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HIKES & EVENTS

Black Mountain

Hiking/Walk

DATE: Oct 01, 2020

END DATE: Oct 01, 2020

Hike/Event Location: East Haverhill NH

Trip Leader(s)

jkelaghan
Plymouth, NH United States

Meeting Time: 10:00 AM

Max # People: 7

Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Hike Difficulty Level:

Moderate

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Summary

This will be our second hike to enjoy fall colors in New Hampshire this year. In addition to the peak of Black Mountain, the scenic Chippewa Trail offers several views during the ascent.

The Chippewa Trail is 1.8 miles long with 1550 feet of elevation gain (about 16% average grade), so trail is somewhat steep but of moderate length. We will return by the same trail.

This hike is limited to 7 people so that we can practice the recommended social distancing and stay at least 6 feet away from each other. Please bring a face covering to use while at the trailhead and when passing other hikers.

We’ll eat lunch at the top of Black Mountain, so bring your lunch. Also bring or wear layers to accommodate fall temperatures. It’s always important to bring at least 1 liter of water, rain gear, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Rain will cancel.

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

We will wait 10 minutes for you if you are running late; otherwise you'll have to catch up with us on the trail. The trailhead for the Chippewa Trail is located on Lime Kiln Road in East Haverhill, NH. If coming from NH-25, Lime Kiln Rd is located 5.2 miles west (or north) of Glencliff or 4.8 miles east (or south) of junction of NH-25 and NH-10 in Haverhill. Head north on Lime Kiln Rd for 3.1 miles. Watch for a major left turn at 1.4 miles (DO NOT go straight here). The trailhead is on the right.

If coming from NH-116, Lime Kiln Rd is located in Benton. Head south on Lime Kiln Rd for 1.8 miles. The trailhead is on the left.