Grant Peak — Summits 46.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 867179
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle, the summit known as Grant Peak sits 46.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Grant Peak as a summit on the Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 867179. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Grant Peak sits at 43.80118° N, 71.21507° W (DMS 43°48′04″ N, 71°12′54″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Grant Peak itself. The ones closest to Grant Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson Mountains | Ossipee Lake | — | 0.5 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.5 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Tamworth | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.2 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.6 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Grant Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 46.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Grant Peak; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.801°), 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 Grant Peak track the nearby Nickerson Mountains summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Grant Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grant Peak located?
Grant Peak is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Grant Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Grant Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Grant Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867179 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Grant Peak?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q49032942.