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South Twin Mountain — Summits 40.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872710
Catalogued on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, South Twin Mountain — a summit — lies 40.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872710, South Twin Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Twin Mountain sits at 44.18756° N, 71.55480° W (DMS 44°11′15″ N, 71°33′17″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Twin Mountain itself. The ones closest to South Twin Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galehead Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Guyot | South Twin Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Bond | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Hale | South Twin Mountain | 4,049 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | South Twin Mountain | — | 4.1 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Crawford Notch | — | 4.1 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 Twin Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Bond | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from South Twin Mountain — 40.7 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.188°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Twin Mountain track the nearby Galehead Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Twin Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Twin Mountain located?
South Twin Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Twin Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Twin Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Twin Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872710 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South 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.