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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 up the Black Cap Trail
Route: Black Cap Trail
While I had very limited daylight to hike after work, I was determined to enjoy the excellent weather. With Hurricane Mountain Road still open, I decided a quick sunset hike to Black Cap would work.
The first portion of the trail was fairly dry. Reaching the ledges, there were a few patches of water and ice - all avoidable though. The sun was just starting to set as I neared the summit. Just beyond the summit, a near-full moon was rising over the flats and hills in western Maine.
Due to a general lack of clouds, the sunset display wasn't overly colorful. Nonetheless, it was a nice, mild night and a halfway decent display.
| 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: |
Monday, November 2, 2008 |
| Hike Commenced: |
4:01 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,705' |
| Destination: |
Black Cap |
| Ascent Commenced: |
4:01 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
4:23 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:22 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,705' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,369' |
| Distance: |
1.3 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
679' |
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| Hike Ended: |
5:06 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:05 |
| Hike Distance: |
2.6 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
734' |
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Black Cap Trail trailhead
Looking at Mt. Carrigain through Mt. Adams from Black Cap
Sunset colors over the Ossipee and Sandwich Ranges
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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