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East Peak — Summits 45.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 871835
At 4,156 feet of elevation, East Peak rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle — about 45.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists East Peak as a summit on the Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871835. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Peak sits at 44.00617° N, 71.52063° W (DMS 44°00′22″ N, 71°31′14″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,156 ft / 1,267 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting East Peak itself. The ones closest to East Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Osceola | Mount Osceola | 4,315 ft | 0.8 mi |
| West Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Kancamagus | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.1 mi |
| The Scaur | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.3 mi |
| Flume Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Waterville Valley | 4,003 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Huntington | Mount Carrigain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.8 mi |
| Green Mountain | Waterville Valley | — | 4.4 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside East Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sandwich Range | Ranges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cheney Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- East Peak is #6 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, East Peak ranks #1123 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 12%).
Historical record
The East Peak of Mount Osceola is one of the official New Hampshire 4000-footers, standing at an elevation of 4,156 feet (1,267 m). East Osceola's prominence is between 316 feet (96 m) and 356 feet (109 m), with the key saddle between it and Mount Osceola. It can be approached via the Greeley Ponds trail from the Kancamagus Highway or from the summit of neighboring Osceola. Both routes are not without difficulties; the trail from the ponds is extremely steep and prolonged, and the approach from Osceola contains a chimney, along with a less hazardous bypass by way of the saddle connecting the peaks. The summit is undistinguished and surrounded by trees. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 45.5 miles (southwest) and you reach East Peak; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (44.006°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Peak track the nearby Greeley Ponds lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sandwich Range | Ranges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Peak located?
East Peak is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871835 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Peak?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is East Peak?
East Peak rises to 4,156 feet (1,267 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q5329122.