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Galehead Mountain — Summits 41.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 873045
41.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle, Galehead Mountain is a summit recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Galehead Mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 873045). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Galehead Mountain sits at 44.18481° N, 71.57339° W (DMS 44°11′05″ N, 71°34′24″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Galehead Mountain itself. The ones closest to Galehead Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Guyot | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Bond | South Twin Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 3.9 mi |
| Owls Head | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Hale | South Twin Mountain | 4,049 ft | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Galehead Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Galehead Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.185°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Galehead Mountain track the nearby South Twin Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Galehead Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Galehead Mountain located?
Galehead Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Galehead Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Galehead Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Galehead Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873045 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Galehead Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.