Mount Lafayette — Summits 45.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872150
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Franconia quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Lafayette sits 45.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Lafayette as a summit on the Franconia topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872150. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Lafayette sits at 44.16082° N, 71.64446° W (DMS 44°09′39″ N, 71°38′40″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Lafayette itself. The ones closest to Mount Lafayette:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lincoln | Franconia | — | 0.8 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Franconia | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.5 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Franconia | 4,081 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Owls Head | South Twin Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Lincoln | 4,459 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Lafayette. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 45.6 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Lafayette; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.161°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Lafayette track the nearby Franconia Ridge (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Lafayette
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Lafayette located?
Mount Lafayette is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Lafayette from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Lafayette?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Lafayette as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872150 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Lafayette?
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.