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Tuckerman Ravine — Valleys 25.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 870520
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Tuckerman Ravine — a valley — lies 25.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870520, Tuckerman Ravine 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
Tuckerman Ravine sits at 44.26384° N, 71.27240° W (DMS 44°15′50″ N, 71°16′21″ W).
Other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 15 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tuckerman Ravine itself. The ones closest to Tuckerman Ravine:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Ravine | Mount Washington | 0 mi |
| Gulf of Slides | Stairs Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Oakes Gulf | Stairs Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Madison Gulf | Mount Washington | 2.8 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Mount Washington | 2.9 mi |
| Great Gulf | Mount Washington | 2.9 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Mount Washington | 3.3 mi |
| Ravine of the Castles | Mount Washington | 5.7 mi |
| Ravine of the Cascades | Mount Washington | 5.7 mi |
| King Ravine | Mount Washington | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Tuckerman Ravine. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Cutler River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pinkham Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| New River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Nelson Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Boott Spur | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Tuckerman Ravine — 25.8 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.264°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tuckerman Ravine track the nearby Huntington Ravine valley (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tuckerman Ravine
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Cutler River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pinkham Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tuckerman Ravine located?
Tuckerman Ravine is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tuckerman Ravine from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tuckerman Ravine?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tuckerman Ravine as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870520 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tuckerman 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.