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Black Mountain
Haverhill, NH, Benton, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Black Mountain Trail
Route: Black Mountain Trail
Trail was mostly dry and in good shape. Good footing for White Mountain standards. Also some nice patches of blueberries on the northern summit ledges.
Lots of surveying tape and stakes on the access road and first portion of the trail.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Black Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Friday, August 2, 2013 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,560' |
| Destination: |
Black Mountain |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:35 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,560' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,830' |
| Distance: |
2.4 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,604' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:34 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,649' |
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The Black Mountain Trail trailhead
Looking at the Kinsman and Franconia ridges from the Black Mountain ledges
Directions to trailhead: From Route 116 in Benton, take Howe Hill Road south. The Black Mountain Trail trailhead and parking area are located just beyond the last house on the road.
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