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Rocky Gorge — Valleys 36.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 2806968
36.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle, Rocky Gorge is a valley recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “park in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Rocky Gorge in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a valley in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 2806968). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rocky Gorge sits at 44.00799° N, 71.27750° W (DMS 44°00′29″ N, 71°16′39″ W).
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Rocky Gorge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilley Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Falls Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Albany Intervale | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Haskell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Table Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rob Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Bear Notch | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Historical record
Rocky Gorge is a waterfall and the name of a scenic and picnic area along the Swift River in the White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire, United States, next to the Kancamagus Highway. Swimming is not permitted in the falls at Rocky Gorge because of a near-fatal accident involving Dorothy Sparks in 1942. At least two other non-fatal accidents, each involving two people, have occurred since 1942. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Rocky Gorge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.008°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rocky Gorge track the nearby Cilley Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rocky Gorge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilley Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Falls Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Albany Intervale | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Haskell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rocky Gorge located?
Rocky Gorge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rocky Gorge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rocky Gorge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rocky Gorge as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2806968 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rocky Gorge?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q49552855.