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Mount Passaconaway — Summits 42.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872460
At 4,043 feet of elevation, Mount Passaconaway rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle — about 42.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Passaconaway in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872460). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Passaconaway sits at 43.95474° N, 71.38088° W (DMS 43°57′17″ N, 71°22′51″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,043 ft / 1,232 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Passaconaway itself. The ones closest to Mount Passaconaway:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbard Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | 4,019 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Wonalancet | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.9 mi |
| Potash Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.9 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.5 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 2.7 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.8 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Passaconaway. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bowl | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Wonalancet | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Potash Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Sabbaday Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Passaconaway is #10 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Passaconaway ranks #1021 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 20%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Passaconaway.
Mount Passaconaway is a 4,043 ft (1,232 m) mountain in the Sandwich Range Wilderness of the White Mountain National Forest in Grafton County, New Hampshire, near Waterville Valley. It is named after Passaconaway, a 16th-century sachem of the Pennacook tribe, whose name was also attached to a small village in Albany, where the northern trailhead is now located. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Mount Passaconaway. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (43.955°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Passaconaway track the nearby Square Ledge bench terrace (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Passaconaway
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Bowl | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hibbard Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Passaconaway located?
Mount Passaconaway is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Passaconaway from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Passaconaway?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Passaconaway as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872460 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Passaconaway?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Passaconaway?
Mount Passaconaway rises to 4,043 feet (1,232 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Passaconaway been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Passaconaway.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q8523440.