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Gulf of Slides — Valleys 26.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871985
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Stairs Mountain quadrangle, the valley known as Gulf of Slides sits 26.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “valley in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Gulf of Slides as a valley on the Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871985. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gulf of Slides sits at 44.24576° N, 71.28433° W (DMS 44°14′45″ N, 71°17′04″ W).
Other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 15 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gulf of Slides itself. The ones closest to Gulf of Slides:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakes Gulf | Stairs Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Tuckerman Ravine | Mount Washington | 1.4 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Mount Washington | 1.4 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Mount Washington | 3.4 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Mount Washington | 4 mi |
| Madison Gulf | Mount Washington | 4.2 mi |
| Great Gulf | Mount Washington | 4.3 mi |
| Ravine of the Castles | Mount Washington | 6.6 mi |
| Ravine of the Cascades | Mount Washington | 6.6 mi |
| King Ravine | Mount Washington | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle
The Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Gulf of Slides. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Glen Boulder | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Oakes Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Montalban Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Glen Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lost Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Isolation | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Desolation Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Engine Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 26.8 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Gulf of Slides; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.246°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gulf of Slides track the nearby Gulf Peak summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gulf of Slides
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Boott Spur | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Glen Boulder | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gulf of Slides located?
Gulf of Slides is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gulf of Slides from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gulf of Slides?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gulf of Slides as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871985 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gulf of Slides?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other valleys are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 14 other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34770961.