North Peak — Summits 44.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872405
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle, the summit known as North Peak sits 44.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists North Peak as a summit on the Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872405. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Peak sits at 43.97318° N, 71.44279° 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 North Peak itself. The ones closest to North Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tripyramid | 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 North Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tripyramid | 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 |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 44.0 miles (southwest) and you reach North Peak; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
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 North Peak track the nearby Mount Tripyramid summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tripyramid | 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 North Peak located?
North Peak 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 North Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872405 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North 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.