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Sabbaday Falls — Waterfalls 41.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872602
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Sabbaday Falls — a waterfall — lies 41.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “waterfall in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872602, Sabbaday Falls 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
Sabbaday Falls sits at 43.99479° N, 71.39646° W (DMS 43°59′41″ N, 71°23′47″ 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 Sabbaday Falls itself. The ones closest to Sabbaday Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norway Rapids | Mount Tripyramid | 4.8 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Mount Tripyramid | 6.3 mi |
| Shell Cascade | Waterville Valley | 8.2 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Mount Carrigain | 8.5 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Crawford Notch | 10.6 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Mount Osceola | 11.9 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Crawford Notch | 12.6 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Crawford Notch | 14.8 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | South Twin Mountain | 15.4 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | South Twin Mountain | 17.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Sabbaday Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabbaday Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Potash Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sabbaday Falls — 41.3 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 (43.995°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sabbaday Falls track the nearby Sabbaday Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sabbaday Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabbaday Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Potash Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Church Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Bend Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sabbaday Falls located?
Sabbaday Falls is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sabbaday Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sabbaday Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sabbaday Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872602 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sabbaday 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.
Wikidata: Q124314482.