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Shelburne Moriah Mountain — Summits 15.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872647
At 3,734 feet of elevation, Shelburne Moriah Mountain rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle — about 15.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872647, Shelburne Moriah Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shelburne Moriah Mountain sits at 44.35318° N, 71.09881° W (DMS 44°21′11″ N, 71°05′56″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,734 ft / 1,138 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shelburne Moriah Mountain itself. The ones closest to Shelburne Moriah Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,755 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Howe Peak | Wild River | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Carter Dome | 4,049 ft | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Evans | Shelburne | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Carter Dome | — | 2.7 mi |
| Artist Rock | Shelburne | — | 3.1 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Shelburne | — | 3.1 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Shelburne | — | 3.4 mi |
| Stevens Point | Berlin | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Shelburne Moriah Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Moriah Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Howe Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Shelburne Moriah Mountain is #14 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Shelburne Moriah Mountain ranks #214 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 83%).
Historical record
Shelburne Moriah Mountain is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire. The mountain is part of the Carter-Moriah Range of the White Mountains, which runs along the northern east side of Pinkham Notch. Shelburne Moriah is flanked to the southwest by Middle Moriah Mountain. It is the northernmost Moriah Range summit along the Appalachian Trail, which crosses the Androscoggin River at Shelburne, New Hampshire, and continues north into the Mahoosuc Range. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Shelburne Moriah Mountain — 15.7 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.353°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 15.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Shelburne Moriah Mountain track the nearby Middle Moriah Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shelburne Moriah Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Moriah Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Howe Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Evans | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shelburne Moriah Mountain located?
Shelburne Moriah Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 15.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shelburne Moriah Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shelburne Moriah Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shelburne Moriah Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872647 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shelburne Moriah Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Shelburne Moriah Mountain?
Shelburne Moriah Mountain rises to 3,734 feet (1,138 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q7493329.