The Scaur — Summits 45.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872797
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, The Scaur — a summit — lies 45.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872797, The Scaur is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Scaur sits at 43.98029° N, 71.49119° W (DMS 43°58′49″ N, 71°29′28″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Scaur itself. The ones closest to The Scaur:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flume Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.7 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Kancamagus | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.2 mi |
| East Peak | Mount Osceola | 4,156 ft | 2.3 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Mount Osceola | 4,315 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.8 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.8 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside The Scaur. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kancamagus Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Flume Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Livermore Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from The Scaur — 45.5 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.980°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Scaur track the nearby Kancamagus Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Scaur
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kancamagus Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Flume Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Scaur located?
The Scaur is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Scaur from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Scaur?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Scaur as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872797 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Scaur?
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.