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King Ravine — Valleys 25.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872138
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the valley known as King Ravine sits 25.5 miles west 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 King Ravine as a valley on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872138. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
King Ravine sits at 44.35275° N, 71.30084° W (DMS 44°21′10″ N, 71°18′03″ W).
Other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 15 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting King Ravine itself. The ones closest to King Ravine:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravine of the Cascades | Mount Washington | 2 mi |
| Ravine of the Castles | Mount Washington | 2 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Mount Washington | 3.5 mi |
| Madison Gulf | Mount Washington | 3.9 mi |
| Great Gulf | Mount Washington | 4.3 mi |
| Ice Gulch | Mount Crescent | 4.6 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Mount Washington | 5.4 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Mount Washington | 6.3 mi |
| Tuckerman Ravine | Mount Washington | 6.3 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Berlin | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside King Ravine. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spur Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hitchcock Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Snyder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Carlton Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Blue Berry Ledge Bench | Benches | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Ravine of the Cascades | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 25.5 miles (west) and you reach King Ravine; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.353°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at King Ravine track the nearby Spur Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to King Ravine
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spur Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hitchcock Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is King Ravine located?
King Ravine is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is King Ravine from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is King Ravine?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies King Ravine as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872138 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit King Ravine?
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: Q49825262.