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Sandwich Mountain — Summits 49.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872622
At 3,980 feet of elevation, Sandwich Mountain rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle — about 49.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sandwich Mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872622). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sandwich Mountain sits at 43.90046° N, 71.49792° W (DMS 43°54′02″ N, 71°29′52″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,980 ft / 1,213 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sandwich Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sandwich Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Peak | Waterville Valley | — | 1 mi |
| Noon Peak | Waterville Valley | — | 1.4 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.6 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.4 mi |
| Green Mountain | Waterville Valley | — | 4.6 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 4.9 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 5 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | 4,019 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 5.3 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Waterville Valley | 4,003 ft | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Sandwich Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Flat Mountain Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Young Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| East Branch Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Sandwich Mountain is #13 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Sandwich Mountain ranks #1272 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 1%).
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1910 for this name.
Sandwich Mountain is a 3,983 ft (1,214 m) mountain located on the border between Carroll and Grafton counties, New Hampshire spanning parts of the towns of Sandwich and Waterville Valley, respectively. The mountain is part of the Sandwich Range of the White Mountains. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Sandwich Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (43.900°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sandwich Mountain track the nearby Jennings Peak summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sandwich Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Noon Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sandwich Mountain located?
Sandwich Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sandwich Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sandwich Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sandwich Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872622 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sandwich Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Sandwich Mountain?
Sandwich Mountain rises to 3,980 feet (1,213 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q7417083.