Hawthorne Falls — Waterfalls 42.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 873054
42.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle, Hawthorne Falls is a waterfall recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hawthorne Falls in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a waterfall in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 873054). Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1991.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hawthorne Falls sits at 44.19506° N, 71.60092° W (DMS 44°11′42″ N, 71°36′03″ 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 Hawthorne Falls itself. The ones closest to Hawthorne Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thirteen Falls | South Twin Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Crawford Notch | 5.5 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Mount Osceola | 6.3 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Crawford Notch | 6.5 mi |
| Bridalveil Falls | Franconia | 6.5 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Crawford Notch | 11.2 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Mount Carrigain | 12.1 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Mount Tripyramid | 16.6 mi |
| Sabbaday Falls | Mount Tripyramid | 17.2 mi |
| Shell Cascade | Waterville Valley | 18.6 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Hawthorne Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Hawthorne Falls. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.195°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hawthorne Falls track the nearby Flat Top Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hawthorne Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hawthorne Falls located?
Hawthorne Falls is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hawthorne Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hawthorne Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hawthorne Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873054 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hawthorne Falls?
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.