Lost Pass — Gaps 45.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872220
45.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle, Lost Pass is a mountain gap recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lost Pass in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a mountain gap in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872220). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lost Pass sits at 43.94118° N, 71.45341° W (DMS 43°56′28″ N, 71°27′12″ W).
Other gaps in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 10 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lost Pass itself. The ones closest to Lost Pass:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Slide | Mount Tripyramid | 1.2 mi |
| North Slide | Mount Tripyramid | 2.4 mi |
| Livermore Pass | Mount Tripyramid | 3.8 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Mount Osceola | 5.9 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Waterville Valley | 6 mi |
| Kancamagus Pass | Mount Carrigain | 6.1 mi |
| Hancock Notch | Mount Carrigain | 8.1 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Mount Carrigain | 11.6 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Franconia | 18.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Lost Pass. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Flat Mountain Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Lost Pass. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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 (43.941°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lost Pass track the nearby Snows Mountain ridge (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lost Pass
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lost Pass located?
Lost Pass is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lost Pass from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lost Pass?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lost Pass as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872220 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lost Pass?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other gaps are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 9 other gaps in Grafton County, New Hampshire.