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Ravine of the Castles — Valleys 27.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 2574562
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Ravine of the Castles — a valley — lies 27.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “valley in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2574562, Ravine of the Castles is recorded as a valley on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ravine of the Castles sits at 44.33466° N, 71.33163° 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 Castles itself. The ones closest to Ravine of the Castles:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravine of the Cascades | 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 Castles. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravine of the Cascades | 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 |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Spur Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ravine of the Castles — 27.2 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 Castles track the nearby Ravine of the Cascades valley (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ravine of the Castles
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravine of the Cascades | 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 Castles located?
Ravine of the Castles 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 Castles 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 Castles?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ravine of the Castles as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2574562 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ravine of the Castles?
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: Q35250753.