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The Fool Killer — Summits 43.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872786
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle, the summit known as The Fool Killer sits 43.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists The Fool Killer as a summit on the Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872786. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Fool Killer sits at 43.97661° N, 71.42856° W (DMS 43°58′36″ N, 71°25′43″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Fool Killer itself. The ones closest to The Fool Killer:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tripyramid | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.7 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.7 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.2 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.3 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Potash Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.9 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Flume Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Mount Tripyramid | 4,043 ft | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside The Fool Killer. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Potash Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Sabbaday Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 43.4 miles (southwest) and you reach The Fool Killer; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.977°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Fool Killer track the nearby Mount Tripyramid summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Fool Killer
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Fool Killer located?
The Fool Killer is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Fool Killer from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Fool Killer?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Fool Killer as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872786 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Fool Killer?
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.