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Black Cap — Summits 27.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 871519
Catalogued on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Black Cap — a summit — lies 27.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871519, Black Cap is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Cap sits at 44.05589° N, 71.06674° W (DMS 44°03′21″ N, 71°04′00″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Cap itself. The ones closest to Black Cap:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills | North Conway East | — | 0 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.2 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Surprise | North Conway East | — | 3.4 mi |
| Kearsarge North | North Conway East | 3,268 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | North Conway East | — | 3.9 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Black Cap. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Black Cap — 27.8 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.056°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Cap track the nearby Green Hills summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Cap
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Cap located?
Black Cap is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Cap from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Cap?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Cap as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871519 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black Cap?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.