Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Baldface, North Baldface, NH |
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| Trails: |
Baldface Circle Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 27, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for several cars in the lot off route 113 in Chatham, but if it is filled (and usually is on a weekend), there is roadside parking. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Only two major crossings on the hike. The first one was easily crossed, and the second one required a bit more thought. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail between South and North Baldface was grown in in a few spots. Also the case when descending from the Meader Ridge Trail junction. Otherwise, no issues. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Some of the scrambles heading up South Baldface are tricky for humans, let alone dogs. Keep an eye on your furry friends here... |
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| Bugs: |
Almost non-existent due to the lack of heat and humidity. |
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| Comments: |
The Baldface Circle Trail was mostly dry, with some minor areas of wet trail and mud. The scrambles going up South Baldface are probably treacherous when it's wet or icy- in that case, bypassing them completely via the Slippery Brook Trail sounds about right. A few brushy, grown-in areas as well, but the trail was overall in great shape.
Given my high amount of hiking experience, I probably should've done this hike by now, but I finally did it today, and I'm very glad I did! The footing was good for the most part, it was a decent challenge, and the views from both peaks were spectacular! I had read previously that this hike was very strenuous and difficult, but beside some of the scrambles heading up S. Baldface, I didn't find the hike to be that difficult. Steep in many places, but not as difficult as most guides make it out to be. That said, this hike would still be very strenuous for someone who is not experienced or physically fit, and is not to be underestimated. |
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| Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-08-27 |
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| Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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