Norway Rapids — Waterfalls 45.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872414
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle, the waterfall known as Norway Rapids sits 45.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Norway Rapids as a waterfall on the Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872414. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Norway Rapids sits at 43.96868° N, 71.48646° W (DMS 43°58′07″ N, 71°29′11″ 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 Norway Rapids itself. The ones closest to Norway Rapids:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Cascades | Mount Tripyramid | 2.6 mi |
| Shell Cascade | Waterville Valley | 3.6 mi |
| Sabbaday Falls | Mount Tripyramid | 4.8 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Mount Osceola | 10.5 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Mount Carrigain | 11.5 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Crawford Notch | 13.3 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Crawford Notch | 13.8 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | South Twin Mountain | 14.6 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Crawford Notch | 15.9 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | South Twin Mountain | 16.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Norway Rapids. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| The Scaur | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Flume Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 45.9 miles (southwest) and you reach Norway Rapids; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (43.969°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Norway Rapids track the nearby Avalanche Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Norway Rapids
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| The Scaur | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Norway Rapids located?
Norway Rapids is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Norway Rapids from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Norway Rapids?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Norway Rapids as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872414 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Norway Rapids?
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.