South Slide — Gaps 44.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872708
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle, the mountain gap known as South Slide sits 44.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists South Slide as a mountain gap on the Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872708. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/25/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Slide sits at 43.95757° N, 71.44535° W (DMS 43°57′27″ N, 71°26′43″ W).
Other gaps in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 10 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Slide itself. The ones closest to South Slide:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Pass | Mount Tripyramid | 1.2 mi |
| North Slide | Mount Tripyramid | 1.3 mi |
| Livermore Pass | Mount Tripyramid | 2.8 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Mount Osceola | 5.1 mi |
| Kancamagus Pass | Mount Carrigain | 5.2 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Waterville Valley | 5.9 mi |
| Hancock Notch | Mount Carrigain | 7.2 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Mount Carrigain | 10.4 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Franconia | 17.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside South Slide. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 44.9 miles (southwest) and you reach South Slide; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (43.958°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Slide track the nearby South Peak summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Slide
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Slide located?
South Slide is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Slide from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Slide?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Slide as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872708 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South 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.