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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 Connector
Route: Black Cap Trail, Black Cap Connector
In town on a hot evening, I headed up Hurricane Mountain Road to do a quick jog up to Black Cap.
Heading up the Black Cap Connector, the early sunset rays were hitting the trees, making for great colors. After reaching the highpoint, I returned to the western viewpoint just in time for the sunset.
After watching the sunset, I had just enough light remaining to comfortably jog back to the trailhead before dark.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Black Cap |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
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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: |
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
6:53 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,705' |
| Destination: |
Black Cap |
| Ascent Commenced: |
6:53 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
6:10 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:17 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,705' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,369' |
| Distance: |
1.3 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
689' |
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| Hike Ended: |
7:32 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
00:39 |
| Hike Distance: |
2.6 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
754' |
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Black Cap Trail trailhead
Looking at Mt. Chocorua and the Moats from Black Cap
The sunset 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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