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The Sleepers — Summits 44.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872798
At 3,881 feet of elevation, The Sleepers rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle — about 44.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “two mountain peaks in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists The Sleepers as a summit on the Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872798. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Sleepers sits at 43.95427° N, 71.43529° W (DMS 43°57′15″ N, 71°26′07″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,881 ft / 1,183 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Sleepers itself. The ones closest to The Sleepers:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.5 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.4 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.4 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.6 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | 4,019 ft | 2 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.2 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Mount Tripyramid | 4,043 ft | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside The Sleepers. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- The Sleepers is #15 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, The Sleepers ranks #1091 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 15%).
Historical record
The Sleepers are two mountain peaks, East Sleeper 3,855 ft (1,175 m) and West Sleeper 3,881 ft (1,183 m), located within the Sandwich Range Wilderness in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Part of the Sandwich Range of the White Mountains, they are flanked to the northwest by Mount Tripyramid, to the northeast by Mount Passaconaway, and to the southeast by Mount Whiteface. The Kate Sleeper Trail passes close by both peaks. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 44.7 miles (southwest) and you reach The Sleepers; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (43.954°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Sleepers track the nearby South Peak summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Sleepers
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Sleepers located?
The Sleepers is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Sleepers from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Sleepers?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Sleepers as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872798 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Sleepers?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is The Sleepers?
The Sleepers rises to 3,881 feet (1,183 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q7764781.