Black Cap, a 2,369-foot mountain in Conway, New Hampshire, sits between Kearsarge North Mountain and Peaked Mountain. Its rocky summit offers sweeping views of Maine and New Hampshire's White Mountains. Known as the "little mountain with big views," Black Cap is a favorite for its stunning scenery despite its modest climb to the peak.

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April 5, 2022

Hiking

This hike is one of the short and among the most popular one in the White Mountains. Relatively easy, the path offers excellent views of the White Mountains and the Presidential Range.

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December 6, 2023

Running

The peak of Black Cap is located at a bare summit, so it gives you great views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The trail up is moderately challenging and takes you through spruce and beech forest.

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Black Cap Trail

3.64km

01:11

180m

Hike the easy 2.3-mile Black Cap Trail in Green Hills Preserve for panoramic views of Mount Washington and the Conway valley.

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Black Cap Connector Trail

14.6km

04:35

570m

Hike the moderate 9.1-mile Black Cap Connector Trail in Green Hills Preserve, gaining 1866 feet for panoramic White Mountain views.

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Black Cap Trail – Black Cap Summit loop from Kearsarge Brook Preserve

10.8km

03:30

500m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 710 m

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Location: Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States

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Black Cap Summit

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Black Cap Trail

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Black Cap Trail – Black Cap Summit loop from Kearsarge Brook Preserve

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