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Sugarloaf — Summits 35.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872760
35.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Sugarloaf is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sugarloaf in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872760). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sugarloaf sits at 43.97477° N, 71.19564° W (DMS 43°58′29″ N, 71°11′44″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sugarloaf itself. The ones closest to Sugarloaf:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtop | Silver Lake | — | 1 mi |
| Birch Hill | Silver Lake | — | 1 mi |
| Bald Hill | Silver Lake | — | 1.3 mi |
| Chase Hill | Silver Lake | — | 1.9 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.8 mi |
| Salter Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.9 mi |
| South Moat Mountain | North Conway West | — | 3 mi |
| Middle Moat Mountain | North Conway West | — | 3.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Sugarloaf. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| White Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Allard Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Sugarloaf. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.975°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sugarloaf track the nearby Roundtop summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sugarloaf
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| White Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Allard Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugarloaf located?
Sugarloaf is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sugarloaf from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 35.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sugarloaf?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sugarloaf as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872760 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sugarloaf?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.