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Mount Wonalancet — Summits 44.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872965
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Mount Wonalancet — 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 872965, Mount Wonalancet 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 Wonalancet sits at 43.92685° N, 71.37655° W (DMS 43°55′37″ N, 71°22′36″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Wonalancet itself. The ones closest to Mount Wonalancet:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbard Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | 4,019 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Mount Tripyramid | 4,043 ft | 1.9 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.3 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Potash Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.9 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.1 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.2 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Wonalancet. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bowl | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| East Branch Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Whiteface Intervale | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Captain Neal Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Wonalancet.
Mount Wonalancet is a 2,760 ft (840 m) mountain in the town of Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, overlooking the unincorporated communities of Wonalancet and Ferncroft. It is named after Wonalancet, a 17th-century sachem of the Pennacook, a Native American people. Mount Wonalancet lies in Grafton County, immediately west of the Carroll County border, the county in which Ferncroft and Wonalancet are located. 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 Wonalancet — 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 (43.927°), 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 Wonalancet track the nearby Hibbard Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Wonalancet
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbard Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| The Bowl | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Wonalancet located?
Mount Wonalancet 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 Wonalancet 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 Wonalancet?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Wonalancet as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872965 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Wonalancet?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Wonalancet been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Wonalancet.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34928387.