Two stone lime kilns stand off the Chippewa Trail near Black Mountain in Haverhill, well-preserved survivors of an important 19th century industry.

New Hampshire Limestone Kilns Hiking along a trail on Black Mountain in Pike, NH could produce an unusual sight that one might not expect to see. Stone structures that look like a novice approach to an outdoor B-B-Q stick out of the ground covered with moss and fallen tree branches.

Two stone lime kilns stand off the Chippewa Trail near Black Mountain in Haverhill, well-preserved survivors of an important 19th century industry.

Oct 7, 2015 · Before I set out on my quest, I did some research on the lime kilns in Haverhill and discovered some amazing information: Mining limestone in New Hampshire was very rare. Limestone is a sedimentary rock, composed mostly of the skeletal fragments of marine organisms, such as coral and mollusks.

Location: Benton, NH Rating: Straight-forward trail until you get closer to the summit where you will find many rock ledges. Features: Huge summit with open views and ledges, 52 with a View Distance of highlighted hike below: 3.6 miles via the Chippewa Trail …

The very scenic Chippewa trail ascends the rocky summit of Black Mountain in 1.8 miles. The trailhead, which accommodates three or four cars, and beginning section of trail are on private land. The historic Lime Kilns diverge left from the trail on an old road and are well worth a visit.

Here, you can take a short historical detour to see the Black Mountain Lime Kilns, which were once used to process limestone from the best limestone quarry in the country. Turn left onto the logging road and walk 50 yards, then turn right onto a path that leads to the kilns.

May 9, 2022 · Benton, NH off Lime Kiln Rd, a short walk up the Chippewa trail. Follow that trail for a steep 1.5 miles more and you’ll get to the peak of Black Mountain with its gorgeous views too! But that’s a little more effort. :) Background Info on quicklime and lime kilns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJpZsvYygF8.

Apr 29, 2018 · Usually lime kilns were built near the coast because you needed to transport tons of limestone and coal or other fuel to keep them going. I guess there must have been limestone and plenty of wood (naturally) nearby.

Black Mountain is among the many smaller yet attractive mountains to climb in New Hampshire. It is well known for being a great family hike with distances on both the Black Mountain Trail and the Chippewa Trail being very moderate compared to many of the other White Mountains.