Black Cap hike and Mt Cranmore

Howdee all,

Another nice hike in New Hampshire this one near North Conway..

Black Cap Trail to Cranmore Mt. Trail

Read the above link for more trail descriptions.

4.5 mile RT

827.0 ft Gain

Black Cap is located east of Cranmore Mountain

 

It was another moderate hike…which means allot of sweat for this ole gal.

From the top there are wonderful views.

The young uns were already at the top waiting for us ole folks..

It was a lovely spot to have lunch…

And wander around on the granite cap…

Taking in the views..

I spotted some glistening pine cones..

And noticed the glisten was sap..

Very cool..

A few more discoveries..

At the top.. Lichen

I stopped to pick a few berries..

Just a few ripe ones..

While sitting taking in the view..this fella came to visit me..

It stayed on my arm for five minutes..

I suppose I tasted pretty salty..

After we all rested at the top…we continued the hike following the trail back down the mountain to the intersection of the trail that goes to Mt. Cranmore.

This wildflower was blooming in the field below Mt Cranmore Lodge and Tram.

We took a break at the lodge…taking in the views of North Conway..

before heading back down  the mountain.

Another awesome Hike in New Hampshire…

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Jeff and I are still in CT, we head for Cape Cod on Monday and will be there for two or three weeks.

I still haven't been able to blog out my Balliecat…but, I will when the time feels right.

Hope you all are having a wonderful summer…its almost over..Go grab as much as you can before it slips away.