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Ravine of the Cascades — Valleys 27.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 2574563
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the valley known as Ravine of the Cascades sits 27.2 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 Ravine of the Cascades as a valley on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 2574563. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ravine of the Cascades sits at 44.33477° N, 71.33171° W (DMS 44°20′05″ N, 71°19′54″ W).
Other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 15 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ravine of the Cascades itself. The ones closest to Ravine of the Cascades:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravine of the Castles | Mount Washington | 0 mi |
| King Ravine | Mount Washington | 2 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Mount Washington | 3 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Mount Washington | 3.9 mi |
| Madison Gulf | Mount Washington | 4.1 mi |
| Great Gulf | Mount Washington | 4.6 mi |
| Tuckerman Ravine | Mount Washington | 5.7 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Mount Washington | 5.7 mi |
| Oakes Gulf | Stairs Mountain | 6.2 mi |
| Ice Gulch | Mount Crescent | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Ravine of the Cascades. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravine of the Castles | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Castle Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Mystic | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Spur Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 27.2 miles (west) and you reach Ravine of the Cascades; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.335°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ravine of the Cascades track the nearby Ravine of the Castles valley (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ravine of the Cascades
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravine of the Castles | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Castle Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Mystic | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ravine of the Cascades located?
Ravine of the Cascades is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ravine of the Cascades from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ravine of the Cascades?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ravine of the Cascades as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2574563 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ravine of the Cascades?
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: Q35250747.