Noon Peak — Summits 48.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 872383
Catalogued on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Noon Peak — a summit — lies 48.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872383, Noon Peak is recorded as a summit on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Noon Peak sits at 43.92009° N, 71.50168° W (DMS 43°55′12″ N, 71°30′06″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Noon Peak itself. The ones closest to Noon Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Peak | Waterville Valley | — | 0.8 mi |
| Sandwich Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | 3,980 ft | 1.4 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.1 mi |
| Green Mountain | Waterville Valley | — | 3.6 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 4.1 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.1 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.1 mi |
| The Scaur | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Waterville Valley | 4,003 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle
The Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Noon Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Hardy Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Shell Cascade | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Snows Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Noon Peak — 48.7 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.920°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Noon Peak track the nearby Jennings Peak summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Noon Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sandwich Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Noon Peak located?
Noon Peak is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Noon Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Noon Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Noon Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872383 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Noon 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.
Wikidata: Q34885941.