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Slope Mountain — Summits 19.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872681
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Chatham quadrangle, the summit known as Slope Mountain sits 19.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Slope Mountain as a summit on the Chatham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872681. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Slope Mountain sits at 44.18628° N, 71.04424° W (DMS 44°11′11″ N, 71°02′39″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Slope Mountain itself. The ones closest to Slope Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastman Mountain | Chatham | — | 2.2 mi |
| Sable Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.2 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.3 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.3 mi |
| Major Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.4 mi |
| South Baldface | Chatham | — | 3.5 mi |
| Spruce Knoll | Chatham | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Chatham | — | 3.6 mi |
| The Twins | Chatham | — | 4.2 mi |
| North Doublehead | Jackson | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Slope Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| McDonough Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Watson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Sable Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| South Baldface | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 19.7 miles (southwest) and you reach Slope Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.186°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Slope Mountain track the nearby Mountain Pond lake (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Slope Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| McDonough Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Watson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Colton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Slope Mountain located?
Slope Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Slope Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Slope Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Slope Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872681 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Slope 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: Q34908126.