Mahoosuc Notch
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Mahoosuc Notch is a notoriously rugged and boulder-filled mountain pass in Maine, often considered one of the most challenging sections of the Appalachian Trail.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Mahoosuc Notch canonical | 7 |
| Mahoosuc Notch–Old Speck area | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2107850 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mahoosuc Notch Context triple: [Mahoosuc Range, contains, Mahoosuc Notch]
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A.
Crawford Notch
Crawford Notch is a dramatic mountain pass and scenic gorge in New Hampshire known for its steep cliffs, waterfalls, and historic role as a key route through the White Mountains.
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B.
Killington Peak
Killington Peak is one of the highest and most prominent mountains in Vermont, known for its major ski resort and extensive outdoor recreation opportunities.
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C.
Crotched Mountain
Crotched Mountain is a ski area in New Hampshire known for its varied terrain and night skiing, operated as part of the Vail Resorts portfolio.
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D.
Pinkham Notch
Pinkham Notch is a major mountain pass and outdoor recreation hub in New Hampshire, serving as a key access point to Mount Washington and the surrounding White Mountains.
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E.
Storm King Mountain
Storm King Mountain is a prominent peak along the Hudson River in New York, known for its scenic views, hiking trails, and historic role in the early U.S. environmental conservation movement.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mahoosuc Notch Target entity description: Mahoosuc Notch is a notoriously rugged and boulder-filled mountain pass in Maine, often considered one of the most challenging sections of the Appalachian Trail.
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A.
Crawford Notch
Crawford Notch is a dramatic mountain pass and scenic gorge in New Hampshire known for its steep cliffs, waterfalls, and historic role as a key route through the White Mountains.
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B.
Killington Peak
Killington Peak is one of the highest and most prominent mountains in Vermont, known for its major ski resort and extensive outdoor recreation opportunities.
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C.
Crotched Mountain
Crotched Mountain is a ski area in New Hampshire known for its varied terrain and night skiing, operated as part of the Vail Resorts portfolio.
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D.
Pinkham Notch
Pinkham Notch is a major mountain pass and outdoor recreation hub in New Hampshire, serving as a key access point to Mount Washington and the surrounding White Mountains.
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E.
Storm King Mountain
Storm King Mountain is a prominent peak along the Hudson River in New York, known for its scenic views, hiking trails, and historic role in the early U.S. environmental conservation movement.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
mountain pass
ⓘ
trail segment ⓘ |
| approximateLength | about 1 mile ⓘ |
| difficulty | very difficult ⓘ |
| feature |
cool microclimate among rocks
ⓘ
deep gaps between boulders ⓘ large jumbled rocks ⓘ sections requiring crawling ⓘ |
| hasNameOrigin | named after the Mahoosuc Range ⓘ |
| hasReputationAs | one of the most difficult sections of the Appalachian Trail ⓘ |
| hazard |
narrow passages
ⓘ
potential for falls ⓘ uneven boulders ⓘ |
| knownFor |
boulder field
ⓘ
rugged terrain ⓘ slow travel time ⓘ technical hiking ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Maine
ⓘ
United States ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| managingAgency |
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
ⓘ
linked to:
Appalachian Trail Conference
local trail clubs in Maine ⓘ |
| nearestTown | Grafton Notch area ⓘ |
| partOf |
Appalachian Mountains
ⓘ
Mahoosuc Range ⓘ |
| partOfRoute | Maine section of the Appalachian Trail ⓘ |
| region | New England ⓘ |
| state | Maine ⓘ |
| terrainType |
boulder-filled ravine
ⓘ
rock scramble ⓘ |
| trailUse | long-distance hiking ⓘ |
| traversedBy | Appalachian Trail ⓘ |
| usedFor |
backpacking
ⓘ
hiking ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Mahoosuc Notch Description of subject: Mahoosuc Notch is a notoriously rugged and boulder-filled mountain pass in Maine, often considered one of the most challenging sections of the Appalachian Trail.
Referenced by (8)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Mahoosuc Notch