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Sugar Mountain — Summits 22.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872759
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Berlin quadrangle, the summit known as Sugar Mountain sits 22.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sugar Mountain as a summit on the Berlin topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872759. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sugar Mountain sits at 44.44619° N, 71.23597° W (DMS 44°26′46″ N, 71°14′09″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sugar Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sugar Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Mountain | Berlin | — | 1.6 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Mount Crescent | 3,264 ft | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Forest | Berlin | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Berlin | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Berlin | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Crescent | Mount Crescent | 3,251 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Berlin | — | 4.2 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Berlin | — | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Hayes | Berlin | — | 4.3 mi |
| Point Lookout | Berlin | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Sugar Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Perkins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 22.2 miles (west) and you reach Sugar Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 38 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.446°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 22.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sugar Mountain track the nearby Jericho Mountain summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sugar Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Crescent Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugar Mountain located?
Sugar Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 22.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sugar Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sugar Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sugar Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872759 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sugar Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34932692.