West Peak — Summits 42.3 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 870785
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as West Peak sits 42.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists West Peak as a summit on the Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870785. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/07/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Peak sits at 44.75414° N, 71.49585° W (DMS 44°45′15″ N, 71°29′45″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting West Peak itself. The ones closest to West Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledge Mountain | Tinkerville | — | 0.6 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Percy Peaks | — | 1.5 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Stratford | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Tinkerville | — | 2.8 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Stratford | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside West Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 42.3 miles (northwest) and you reach West Peak; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.754°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Peak track the nearby Ledge Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Peak located?
West Peak is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870785 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Peak?
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.