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Mount Tripyramid — Summits 44.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872833
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Mount Tripyramid — a summit — lies 44.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872833, Mount Tripyramid is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Tripyramid sits at 43.97317° N, 71.44278° W (DMS 43°58′23″ N, 71°26′34″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Tripyramid itself. The ones closest to Mount Tripyramid:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.6 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.7 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.9 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.9 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 1.4 mi |
| Flume Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2 mi |
| The Scaur | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.5 mi |
| Potash Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.7 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Tripyramid. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Historical record
Mount Tripyramid is a mountain located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Part of the Sandwich Range of the White Mountains, it has three distinct peaks – North, Middle, and South – along its mile-long summit ridge. North, at 4,160 ft (1,270 m), is the highest. Scaur Peak and The Fool Killer are subsidiary peaks to the northwest and northeast. To the southeast, Tripyramid is flanked by The Sleepers. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Tripyramid — 44.0 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.973°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Tripyramid track the nearby North Peak summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Tripyramid
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Tripyramid located?
Mount Tripyramid is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Tripyramid from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Tripyramid?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Tripyramid as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872833 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Tripyramid?
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: Q8524074.