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The Horn — Summits 31.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 870384
At 3,904 feet of elevation, The Horn rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle — about 31.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places The Horn in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870384). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Horn sits at 44.51802° N, 71.40010° W (DMS 44°31′05″ N, 71°24′00″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,904 ft / 1,190 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 The Horn itself. The ones closest to The Horn:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulge | Stark | — | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Jefferson | — | 2.8 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | West Milan | — | 2.9 mi |
| North Peak | West Milan | — | 3.1 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Stark | — | 3.4 mi |
| Deer Mountain | West Milan | — | 3.7 mi |
| Square Mountain | West Milan | — | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Jefferson | 3,901 ft | 4 mi |
| Round Mountain | West Milan | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside The Horn. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Fox Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- The Horn is #10 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, The Horn ranks #660 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 48%).
Historical record
The Horn is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire. The mountain is part of the Pilot Range of the White Mountains. The Horn is flanked to the southwest by the Bulge. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of The Horn. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.518°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Horn track the nearby The Bulge summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Horn
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Horn located?
The Horn is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Horn from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Horn?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Horn as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870384 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Horn?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is The Horn?
The Horn rises to 3,904 feet (1,190 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: Q7740286.