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3.4 miles
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-1,592 ft
Descent
00:42:49
Avg time
-1,491 ft
Altitude change
748 ft
Altitude min
2,240 ft
Altitude max
2,240 ft
Altitude start
748 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-58%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
2,500 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:42:49
Avg time

Black Cap Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Side Trails (North Conway)
    Conway, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79480 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89578 in Trail Running
    • #32579 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Nature Conservancy

A North Conway classic, Black Cap connector follows an old motorcycle trail along the ridge from Black cap to Peaked. This trail has a backcountry feel, and is maintained as such. Expect natural obstacles and wet conditions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 miles average
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  • 3 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 132 rides
  • Last: Jun 22, 2026
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Jan 8, 2026 @ 8:41pm (America/New_York)
Jan 8, 2026
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Aug 23, 2025 @ 12:50pm
Aug 23, 2025
Rejected
the trail appears to be completely closed if approached from sidehill. it's double track at this point, and covered in brush and limbs clearly...
Jul 14, 2025 @ 1:44pm
Jul 14, 2025
snowmobile club has bull dozed top section down to mason brook trail intersection
May 28, 2025 @ 6:05am
May 28, 2025
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Dec 6, 2024 @ 7:05am
Dec 6, 2024
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Avg: 3.46 (11 votes)
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        Directions to black-cap-connector trailhead (44.054660, -71.068180)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Cap Connector

        ▼ Where is Black Cap Connector located?
        Black Cap Connector is located in East Side Trails (North Conway), Conway, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the East Side Trails (North Conway) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.05466, -71.06818.
        ▼ How hard is Black Cap Connector?
        Black Cap Connector is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Cap Connector?
        Black Cap Connector has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,592 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 748 ft to 2,240 ft.
        ▼ Is Black Cap Connector a point to point trail?
        Black Cap Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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