Black Cap Trail
New Hampshire · carroll County

Black Cap Trail

Short, popular ascent to broad views over North Conway and surrounding peaks.

Rating
Length
2.2 mi
Difficulty
3
County
carroll

About This Trail

A short, popular 2.4-mile round-trip ascent to broad summit views overlooking North Conway, the Moat Range, and the Presidential peaks. The open granite ledges at the top make this an excellent choice for a quick hike with outsized views, especially during fall foliage season.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.068473, -71.071816

Getting There

From North Conway, NH, take Route 302 east to Route 16 north. Turn east onto Hurricane Mountain Road in Intervale. Follow Hurricane Mountain Road approximately 3 miles to the Black Cap trailhead parking on the right.

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