Near Black Cap Connector
Summit of Black Cap
Near Black Cap Connector
Vew from a spot just below the summit marker on the Red Trail.
Near Black Cap Connector
Black Cap "Spur" Path, connects back to main trail
Near Black Cap Connector
The summit marker
Near Black Cap Connector
Peak of Cranmore Mountain as seen from Black Cap.

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Black Cap Connector

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A great trail from Black Cap that ends at the Stick and Stones kiosk.
3.8
mi
Distance
122
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty

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Flatter
Steeper
3.84mi
Distance
122ft
Elevation Gain
1,824ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,251ft
High Point
549ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail follows a ridgeline and, from the top, has several tough, rocky downhill sections. Continuing further, the trail has a few short climbs before continuing the general descent. The trail is mostly all downhill toward the end and it can have lots of loose rocks and wet areas.

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