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South Sugarloaf — Summits 37.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872709
37.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle, South Sugarloaf is a summit recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places South Sugarloaf in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872709). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Sugarloaf sits at 44.23799° N, 71.51076° W (DMS 44°14′17″ N, 71°30′39″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Sugarloaf itself. The ones closest to South Sugarloaf:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Sugarloaf | Twin Mountain | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Hale | South Twin Mountain | 4,049 ft | 1.1 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Twin Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Oscar | Mount Dartmouth | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Crawford Notch | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Crawford Notch | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Echo | Crawford Notch | — | 2.9 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Tom | Crawford Notch | 4,051 ft | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside South Sugarloaf. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hale | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 5 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of South Sugarloaf. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.238°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Sugarloaf track the nearby Middle Sugarloaf summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Sugarloaf
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hale Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Hale | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Oscar | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Sugarloaf located?
South Sugarloaf is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Sugarloaf from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Sugarloaf?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Sugarloaf as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872709 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South 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: Q34909531.