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Middle Peak — Summits 44.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872294
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle, the summit known as Middle Peak sits 44.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Middle Peak as a summit on the Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872294. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Peak sits at 43.96467° N, 71.44010° W (DMS 43°57′53″ N, 71°26′24″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Peak itself. The ones closest to Middle Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.6 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.6 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 0.8 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.5 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.4 mi |
| Flume Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.5 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | 4,019 ft | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 44.3 miles (southwest) and you reach Middle Peak; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.965°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Middle Peak track the nearby South Peak summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Peak located?
Middle Peak is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872294 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle 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.