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Percy Peaks — Summits 36.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 869075
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle, the summit known as Percy Peaks sits 36.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Percy Peaks as a summit on the Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869075. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Percy Peaks sits at 44.66303° N, 71.43510° W (DMS 44°39′47″ N, 71°26′06″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Percy Peaks itself. The ones closest to Percy Peaks:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 0 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 0.5 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 1.6 mi |
| Victor Head | Percy Peaks | — | 1.8 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 2 mi |
| Bag Hill | Percy Peaks | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 2.7 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 3.1 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Stark | — | 3.2 mi |
| Potato Hill | Stratford | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Percy Peaks. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 36.5 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Percy Peaks; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.663°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Percy Peaks track the nearby North Percy Peak summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Percy Peaks
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Percy Peaks located?
Percy Peaks is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Percy Peaks from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Percy Peaks?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Percy Peaks as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869075 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Percy Peaks?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34890423.