Notable viewpoint · Butte, Idaho
Black Cap
Black Cap is a viewpoint in Butte, Idaho.
Black Cap: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Black Cap
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Black Cap — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 43.51768, -113.62391. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Cap
- Blizzard Mountain · viewpoint · Butte · ~5 km · Must-see
- Craters of the Moon National Monument · sanctuary · Butte · ~18 km · Must-see
- Craters of the Moon Wilderness · sanctuary · Butte · ~19 km · Must-see
- Fish Creek Dam · lake · Blaine · ~25 km · Must-see
- Smiley Mountain · viewpoint · Custer · ~31 km · Must-see
- Baptist Community Church · church · Butte · ~36 km · Must-see
- Pioneer Mountain · viewpoint · Blaine · ~36 km · Must-see
- Carey Lake · lake · Blaine · ~41 km · Must-see
- Shelly Mountain · viewpoint · Custer · ~44 km · Must-see
- Craters of the Moon National Preserve · sanctuary · Minidoka · ~53 km · Must-see
- Pyramid Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~54 km · Must-see
- Altair Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~54 km · Must-see
- Brocky Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~54 km · Must-see
- Standhope Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~55 km · Must-see
- Pegasus Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~57 km · Must-see
- Old Hyndman Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~58 km · Must-see
- Cobb Peak · viewpoint · Blaine · ~59 km · Must-see
- Angels Perch · viewpoint · Custer · ~59 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Cap
- Blizzard Mountain · viewpoint · Butte · ~5 km · Must-see
- Smiley Mountain · viewpoint · Custer · ~31 km · Must-see
- Pioneer Mountain · viewpoint · Blaine · ~36 km · Must-see
- Shelly Mountain · viewpoint · Custer · ~44 km · Must-see
- Pyramid Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~54 km · Must-see
- Altair Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~54 km · Must-see
- Brocky Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~54 km · Must-see
- Standhope Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~55 km · Must-see
- Pegasus Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~57 km · Must-see
- Old Hyndman Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~58 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Black Cap yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black Cap?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Black Cap?
Nearby: Blizzard Mountain (viewpoint, 5 km), Craters of the Moon National Monument (sanctuary, 18 km), Craters of the Moon Wilderness (sanctuary, 19 km), Fish Creek Dam (lake, 25 km), Smiley Mountain (viewpoint, 31 km), Baptist Community Church (church, 36 km).
Is Black Cap worth visiting?
Black Cap is listed as a notable viewpoint in Idaho on Spotwander.