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Black Cap
Conway, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking down the Black Cap Trail
Route: Black Cap Trail
Upon finishing a hike to Mt. Parker, I could see a clearing trend to the south and west. Thus, I decided to head up to Black Cap for a brief sunset hike.
While the trail was a bit from recent rain, the ledges were fortunately fairly dry. After checking out the eastern viewpoint (which seems to be more grown in than I remember it), I went back to the ledges along the trail to get ready for the sunset. Unfortunately, a dark layer of clouds blew in from the Presidentials, covering most of the color. Can't win them all!
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Black Cap |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Sunday, November 9, 2008 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:29 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,705' |
| Destination: |
Black Cap |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:29 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
3:52 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:23 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,705' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,369' |
| Distance: |
1.3 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
679' |
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| Hike Ended: |
4:54 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:25 |
| Hike Distance: |
2.6 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
734' |
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Black Cap Trail trailhead
Looking at Kearsarge North Mountain from near the summit of Black Cap
Sunset colors masked by dark clouds as seen from Black Cap
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 16 North from North Conway. Take a right onto Hurricane Mountain Road. Go past the Kearsarge North Trail trailhead, past the gate, and to the top of the mountain. Parking area and trailhead are on the right.
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