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Slide Mountain — Summits 12.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 575549
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Slide Mountain sits 12.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Slide Mountain as a summit on the Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 575549. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Slide Mountain sits at 44.55075° N, 70.92208° W (DMS 44°33′03″ N, 70°55′19″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Slide Mountain itself. The ones closest to Slide Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday River Whitecap | Old Speck Mountain | 3,337 ft | 1.3 mi |
| Riley Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.3 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | 4,170 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Stowe Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| South Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Slide Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Riley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 12.0 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Slide Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.551°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Slide Mountain track the nearby Miles Notch mountain gap (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Slide Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Riley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Slide Mountain located?
Slide Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Slide Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Slide Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Slide Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575549 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Slide Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33148055.