Fletcher Cascades — Waterfalls 47.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 871888
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Fletcher Cascades — a waterfall — lies 47.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871888, Fletcher Cascades is recorded as a waterfall on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fletcher Cascades sits at 43.93063° N, 71.48785° W (DMS 43°55′50″ N, 71°29′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other waterfalls in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 waterfalls catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fletcher Cascades itself. The ones closest to Fletcher Cascades:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shell Cascade | Waterville Valley | 2.3 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Mount Tripyramid | 2.6 mi |
| Sabbaday Falls | Mount Tripyramid | 6.3 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Mount Osceola | 12.9 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Mount Carrigain | 14 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Crawford Notch | 15.8 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Crawford Notch | 16.4 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | South Twin Mountain | 17 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Crawford Notch | 18.5 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | South Twin Mountain | 19.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Fletcher Cascades. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Flat Mountain Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sandwich Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Fletcher Cascades — 47.7 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (43.931°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fletcher Cascades track the nearby Drakes Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fletcher Cascades
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Noon Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fletcher Cascades located?
Fletcher Cascades is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fletcher Cascades from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fletcher Cascades?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fletcher Cascades as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871888 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fletcher Cascades?
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry.
How many other waterfalls are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other waterfalls in Grafton County, New Hampshire.