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South Baldface — Summits 18.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872692
Catalogued on the USGS Chatham quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, South Baldface — a summit — lies 18.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872692, South Baldface is recorded as a summit on the USGS Chatham quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Baldface sits at 44.23097° N, 71.07806° W (DMS 44°13′51″ N, 71°04′41″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Baldface itself. The ones closest to South Baldface:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Knoll | Chatham | — | 1 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Chatham | — | 1.3 mi |
| Sable Mountain | Chatham | — | 1.4 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Chatham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.5 mi |
| North Doublehead | Jackson | — | 5.1 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 5.5 mi |
| The Knoll | Jackson | — | 5.9 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Chatham | — | 6 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Chatham | — | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside South Baldface. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Baldface | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Spruce Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sable Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| East Fork East Branch Saco River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Charles Ravine | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Charles Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Historical record
South Baldface is a 3,547-foot (1,081 m) mountain in the town of Chatham, New Hampshire in the eastern White Mountains. It gets its name from its steep barren eastern face. Along with the neighboring summit North Baldface, it is a popular hiking destination, especially in the summer. The two mountains are ascended by the Slippery Brook, Baldface Knob, Baldface Circle, Meader Ridge, and Bicknell Ridge trails. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 32-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from South Baldface — 18.7 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.231°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at South Baldface track the nearby North Baldface summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Baldface
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Baldface | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Spruce Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sable Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Baldface located?
South Baldface is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Baldface from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Baldface?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Baldface as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872692 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Baldface?
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: Q7566228.