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North Sugarloaf — Summits 37.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 868817
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as North Sugarloaf sits 37.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists North Sugarloaf as a summit on the Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 868817. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Sugarloaf sits at 44.25762° N, 71.51780° W (DMS 44°15′27″ N, 71°31′04″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Sugarloaf itself. The ones closest to North Sugarloaf:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Sugarloaf | Twin Mountain | — | 0.4 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | South Twin Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Oscar | Mount Dartmouth | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Hale | South Twin Mountain | 4,049 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Crawford Notch | — | 2.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Crawford Notch | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Echo | Crawford Notch | — | 3.7 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Tom | Crawford Notch | 4,051 ft | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside North Sugarloaf. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Zealand River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Carter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 37.4 miles (west-southwest) and you reach North Sugarloaf; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.258°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Sugarloaf track the nearby Middle Sugarloaf summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Sugarloaf
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Zealand River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Sugarloaf located?
North Sugarloaf is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Sugarloaf from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Sugarloaf?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Sugarloaf as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868817 on the Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Sugarloaf?
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: Q34886316.