Breadtray Ridge — Ridges 46.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 871576
Catalogued on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Breadtray Ridge — a ridge — lies 46.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871576, Breadtray Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Breadtray Ridge sits at 43.99862° N, 71.54464° W (DMS 43°59′55″ N, 71°32′41″ W).
Other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Breadtray Ridge itself. The ones closest to Breadtray Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scar Ridge | Mount Osceola | 3,774 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 5.5 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 7.8 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Mount Carrigain | — | 8.2 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Lincoln | — | 8.2 mi |
| Vose Spur | Mount Carrigain | — | 9.1 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Franconia | — | 12.3 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | South Twin Mountain | — | 12.5 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Franconia | — | 12.7 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Crawford Notch | — | 16 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle
The Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Breadtray Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Gap | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Little East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Breadtray Ridge — 46.8 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.999°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Breadtray Ridge track the nearby Sandwich Range (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Breadtray Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Range | Ranges | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Breadtray Ridge located?
Breadtray Ridge is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Breadtray Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Breadtray Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Breadtray Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871576 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Breadtray Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 10 other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire.