Snows Mountain — Ridges 46.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872690
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle, the ridge known as Snows Mountain sits 46.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Snows Mountain as a ridge on the Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872690. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Snows Mountain sits at 43.94496° N, 71.46408° W (DMS 43°56′42″ N, 71°27′51″ W).
Other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Snows Mountain itself. The ones closest to Snows Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadtray Ridge | Waterville Valley | — | 5.5 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Mount Osceola | 3,774 ft | 8.7 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Mount Carrigain | — | 10.3 mi |
| Vose Spur | Mount Carrigain | — | 11 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 13.3 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Lincoln | — | 13.6 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | South Twin Mountain | — | 16.4 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Franconia | — | 17.4 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Franconia | — | 17.8 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Crawford Notch | — | 18.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Snows Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 46.1 miles (southwest) and you reach Snows Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.945°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Snows Mountain track the nearby Lost Pass mountain gap (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Snows Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Snows Mountain located?
Snows Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Snows Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Snows Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Snows Mountain as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872690 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Snows Mountain?
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.