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Trask Mountain — Summits 21.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 577283
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Canton quadrangle, the summit known as Trask Mountain sits 21.1 miles east 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 Trask Mountain as a summit on the Canton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577283. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Trask Mountain sits at 44.45429° N, 70.36688° W (DMS 44°27′15″ N, 70°22′01″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Trask Mountain itself. The ones closest to Trask Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Mountain | Canton | — | 1.1 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.4 mi |
| Allen Hill | Canton | — | 1.4 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.6 mi |
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Canton | — | 2.1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Canton | — | 2.9 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Staples Hill | Canton | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Trask Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 21.1 miles (east) and you reach Trask Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 36 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.454°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Trask Mountain track the nearby Thorne Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Trask Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trask Mountain located?
Trask Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Trask Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Trask Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Trask Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577283 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Trask 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: Q33152084.