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Triple Falls — Waterfalls 22.8 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872831
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle, the waterfall known as Triple Falls sits 22.8 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Triple Falls as a waterfall on the Carter Dome topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872831. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Triple Falls sits at 44.35867° N, 71.24535° W (DMS 44°21′31″ N, 71°14′43″ 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 Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 12 waterfalls catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Triple Falls itself. The ones closest to Triple Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock Falls | Mount Washington | 1.3 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Mount Washington | 1.3 mi |
| Peboamauk Fall | Mount Crescent | 4 mi |
| Glen Ellis Falls | Stairs Mountain | 7.9 mi |
| Giant Falls | Shelburne | 8.5 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Shelburne | 10.1 mi |
| Upper Falls | Mount Dartmouth | 11 mi |
| Lower Falls | Mount Dartmouth | 13.5 mi |
| Ellingwood Falls | Errol | 36 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Lovering Mountain | 40.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Triple Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 22.8 miles (west) and you reach Triple Falls; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 39 minutes.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. Being this far north (lat 44.359°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 22.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Triple Falls track the nearby Townline Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Triple Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Blue Berry Ledge Bench | Benches | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hitchcock Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Triple Falls located?
Triple Falls is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 22.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Triple Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.8 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Triple Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Triple Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872831 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Triple Falls?
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry.
How many other waterfalls are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other waterfalls in Coos County, New Hampshire.