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Rickers Knoll — Summits 24.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 872567
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle, the summit known as Rickers Knoll sits 24.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Rickers Knoll as a summit on the North Conway East topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872567. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rickers Knoll sits at 44.11142° N, 71.07680° W (DMS 44°06′41″ N, 71°04′36″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rickers Knoll itself. The ones closest to Rickers Knoll:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsarge North | North Conway East | 3,268 ft | 0.9 mi |
| The Twins | Chatham | — | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Hill | North Conway East | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Chatham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.9 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Chatham | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mack Hill | North Conway East | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.7 mi |
| Major Mountain | Chatham | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Surprise | North Conway East | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Rickers Knoll. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsarge North | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mack Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Upper Kimball Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 24.8 miles (southwest) and you reach Rickers Knoll; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.111°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Rickers Knoll track the nearby Kearsarge North summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rickers Knoll
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsarge North | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rickers Knoll located?
Rickers Knoll is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rickers Knoll from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rickers Knoll?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rickers Knoll as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872567 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rickers Knoll?
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: Q34901239.