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Rattlesnake Mountain — Summits 29.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 872543
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle, the summit known as Rattlesnake Mountain sits 29.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in central Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Rattlesnake Mountain as a summit on the North Conway East topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872543. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rattlesnake Mountain sits at 44.02946° N, 71.09079° W (DMS 44°01′46″ N, 71°05′27″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rattlesnake Mountain itself. The ones closest to Rattlesnake Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | North Conway East | — | 0.5 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Conway East | — | 2 mi |
| Black Cap | North Conway East | — | 2.2 mi |
| Green Hills | North Conway East | — | 2.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | North Conway West | — | 2.8 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Surprise | North Conway East | — | 4.1 mi |
| Chase Hill | Silver Lake | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Rattlesnake Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Moat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 29.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Rattlesnake Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 51 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.029°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rattlesnake Mountain track the nearby Middle Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rattlesnake Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rattlesnake Mountain located?
Rattlesnake Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rattlesnake Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rattlesnake Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rattlesnake Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872543 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rattlesnake Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34900830.