Hiking Black Cap Mountain

During my stay in North Conway my family and I discovered the Black Cap Mountain hiking trail, which lead to a breathtaking summit, and a view of Maine and the White Mountains. 

The Black Cap Mountain summit trail is a very steep 2.5 mile trial. The trail head starts in a spruce and beech forest, with a root covered walking path. The summit however is bare, with beautiful views. The trail is marked, and managed by the Nature Conservancy in NH.

My family and I made the hike on a beautiful, cool, and sunny day. The hike was made rigorous by the steep rocky incline of the trail, despite its total length being fairly short. The reward at the top however, was entirely worth it. The sky was clear and open, exposing the budding trees. Round trip, we caught photos of a vole, chipmunk, and an irritated red squirrel. However, in the right season many more interesting animals such as the Red Tanager and the White Tail deer can be spotted.

Overall, this was a wonderful place to hike. If your up for a fairly intense workout and some beautiful scenery, Black Cap Mountain is a wonderful place to do it.

Would you hike Black Cap?

Enigma

7 Things to do in Conway New Hampshire

North Conway NH is essentially a ghost town until Memorial Day hits. The streets are quiet, with low traffic and a mild population of locals. However when the long weekend Holiday arrives, then the streets turn into swarming tourist crowds. Although many businesses shut down for the off season, Conway is still a great place to visit. And personally, the off season can be even more desirable since you don't have to compete with the hordes of people. There are many fun places to explore and experience in North Conway, special hidden gems that get easily overlooked in the bustle of summer. These are seven things to do in Conway New Hampshire.

1: Local Shops- Conway has a strip of unique shops down main street. Zebb's, The Penguin, and Fields of Ambrosia to name a few. These buildings have great gifts, quirky style, and interesting architectural history.

2: Swimming- If your staying at Attitsh or another resort with amenities, then you'll have easy access to indoor/outdoor pools and hot tubs. Otherwise, there are many natural
water pools such as Dian's Bath and Echo Lake that are easy on the wallet to access.

3: Playground- If you're in Conway with a family, the local park is a perfect spot for lunch, and some fun. Conveniently, a large field sits across from this playground, a perfect spot for a game of Frisbee or tag.

4: Settler's Green- The ultimate one stop shop in North Conway. With clothing stores, gadgets, gifts, and food, you'll find everything you need in this plaza.

5: Black Cap Trail- Off some back roads in North Conway is the Black Cap Trail. It's a steep, but moderate hike leading to a breath taking summit. If your lucky, you may even glimpse some local birds such as the Red Tanager. Make sure your prepared with water and bugs spray.

6: The Met- A family favorite,The Met is a unique coffee shop. Renovated from an aging bank building, The Met offers delicious food; including GF/DF options, as well as incredible local photography and art.

7: Recreation- North Conway offers many outdoor recreational activities. My family and I love the biking and hiking trails in the area, however there are also many spots to kayak, and multiple zip lines available.

What would be your Conway destination?

Enigma