North Slide — Gaps 44.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872407
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, North Slide — a mountain gap — lies 44.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872407, North Slide is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/25/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Slide sits at 43.97618° N, 71.44869° W (DMS 43°58′34″ N, 71°26′55″ W).
Other gaps in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 10 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Slide itself. The ones closest to North Slide:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Slide | Mount Tripyramid | 1.3 mi |
| Livermore Pass | Mount Tripyramid | 1.6 mi |
| Lost Pass | Mount Tripyramid | 2.4 mi |
| Kancamagus Pass | Mount Carrigain | 4 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Mount Osceola | 4 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Waterville Valley | 5.5 mi |
| Hancock Notch | Mount Carrigain | 5.9 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Mount Carrigain | 9.1 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Franconia | 16.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside North Slide. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Livermore Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from North Slide — 44.1 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (43.976°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Slide track the nearby North Peak summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Slide
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Slide located?
North Slide is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Slide from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Slide?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Slide as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872407 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Slide?
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.