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Black Mountain (Benton)

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661 ft Western White Mountains
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2,829 ft

Black Mountain (Benton)

Mountain Overview
Black Mountain (Benton) is a 2,829-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,829 ft
Prominence
661 ft
Range
Western White Mountains
Trail type
Out & back
Difficulty
Moderate
Exposure
Low - mostly forested; exposure only at ledge viewpoints.
Typical time
2.1–3.1 hours
Best seasons
Late spring–fall; winter is quieter and can be deep/icy.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal low-trail streams; none near summit.
Cell reception
Spotty - occasional at openings; weak in forest.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Black Mountain (Benton) is a 2,829-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
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Area Map

NH52WAV area map with summit marker and available nearby trail geometry.

Peak area map

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Black Mountain (Benton): summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 44.0745, -71.9224

Trails: Lime Kiln Rd > Chippewa Trail

Trails

Route details

Lime Kiln Rd > Chippewa Trail
Distance
3.6 mi
Elevation gain
1550 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail type
Out & back

Current Summit Weather

NOAA / NWS point forecast for this summit location.

Astronomy

Sun and moon timing for this peak.

USNO Snapshot unavailable

Astronomy timing is temporarily unavailable.

Monthly Weather Averages

NOAA/NCEI nClimGrid · summit-specific grid cell
Summit-area climate context

These 1991–2020 gridded normals use the nearest NOAA cell to this summit. They describe regional climatology, not exact summit observations or a forecast.

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Sources & method

Climate reference: NOAA nClimGrid cell nearest Black Mountain (Benton) · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Black Mountain (Benton) · 2026

Wind is not displayed: January hourly coverage is below the 80% threshold.

NOAA/NCEI · nClimGrid Monthly Gridded Climate Normals 1991-2020

Climatology describes typical conditions, not a forecast.

Parking & Access

Lime Kiln Rd
Trailhead
Lime Kiln Rd
Parking notes
Limited trailhead/roadside parking; access and winter plowing vary. Follow posted WMNF guidance.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate
Typical completion time
2.1–3.1 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Low - mostly forested; exposure only at ledge viewpoints.
Weather exposure
Medium - upper ridge can be windy/icy in winter; mostly sheltered.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal low-trail streams; none near summit.
Cell reception
Spotty - occasional at openings; weak in forest.
Emergency bailout
Typically out-and-back; keep track of junctions if doing loop variants.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Rugged forest hike with rocks/roots and steep pitches; quieter WMNF feel.
Scramble sections
Minor - occasional hands-on steps near ledges.
View type
Partial - wooded high point with nearby ledge openings for views.
Summit marker
Small cairn/sign in woods; viewpoints on nearby ledges.
Flora / environment
Hardwoods low; spruce-fir higher; mossy understory and lichen on rock.

Conditions & Access