Jennings Peak — Summits 49.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 872102
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle, the summit known as Jennings Peak sits 49.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
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 Jennings Peak as a summit on the Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872102. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jennings Peak sits at 43.91125° N, 71.51050° W (DMS 43°54′40″ N, 71°30′38″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jennings Peak itself. The ones closest to Jennings Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noon Peak | Waterville Valley | — | 0.8 mi |
| Sandwich Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | 3,980 ft | 1 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.7 mi |
| Green Mountain | Waterville Valley | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Waterville Valley | 4,003 ft | 4.5 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.7 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 4.8 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.8 mi |
| The Scaur | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.9 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle
The Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Jennings Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noon Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hardy Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Shell Cascade | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Snows Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 49.4 miles (southwest) and you reach Jennings Peak; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 85 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.911°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jennings Peak track the nearby Noon Peak summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jennings Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noon Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sandwich Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hardy Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jennings Peak located?
Jennings Peak is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jennings Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jennings Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jennings Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872102 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jennings Peak?
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.
Wikidata: Q34876352.