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North Twin Mountain — Summits 40.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872408
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as North Twin Mountain sits 40.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists North Twin Mountain as a summit on the South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872408. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Twin Mountain sits at 44.20256° N, 71.55786° W (DMS 44°12′09″ N, 71°33′28″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Twin Mountain itself. The ones closest to North Twin Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 1 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Hale | South Twin Mountain | 4,049 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Guyot | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Bond | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Twin Mountain | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside North Twin Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Hale | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 40.5 miles (west-southwest) and you reach North Twin Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.203°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Twin Mountain track the nearby South Twin Mountain summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Twin Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Twin Mountain located?
North Twin Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Twin Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Twin Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Twin Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872408 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Twin Mountain?
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.