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Directions
Just across the road from the parking lot is an iron gate with a path to the left of it to take you into the trail. Just a short ways in is this
trailhead sign with a trail map.
Short walk across a open area and slightly to the left and Linda is ready to head up the trail. |
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After walking through the field, the trail starts uphill. New trails are being constructed so descriptions here may vary. Watch for signs 
Connie and Linda are walking up a rocky section of the trail which is only moderately steep most of the way.
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Linda and Connie take advantage of the rocks to take a short break on the trail. 
Linda is standing near a cairn where the trail bears left into the woods.
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Shortly after the cairn, the terrain becomes quite open and the trail is solid granite the rest of the way. Blueberry bushes become plentiful beside the trail. 
A really nice landmark just before the summit is this large split rock. It has a beautiful pink tint on the inside. Very nice!
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Connie and Linda pause to pick some blueberries before the final assent to the top. . 
We arrive at the top. Beautiful views in all directions. |
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From the top it is easy to tell why it is called Whitecap.
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Looking to the west we had a beautiful view of the mountains.
The peak in the middle I believe is Old Speck.
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Looking east we can see the communications tower on Black Mountain.
To the far left we can see Tumbledown Mountain.
*Update* You now will be able to see the wind turbines in Roxbury from this same view.
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Connie is out on the edge taking in the views
Connie and Linda scouring the blueberry bushes. They don't want to miss any! |
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Linda is showing off her blueberries. One of many containers I might add.
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I came across this nice Pitcher Plant on the top. It lives on insects similar to the Venus Fly Trap.
One last picture taking opportunity before starting down. |
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Linda pauses for a picture in the split rock on the way down
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Blueberry fields everywhere. We tried to got on top of that big rock
but we couldn't make it. Great hike!
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