| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Baldface, South Baldface, Mt. Meader, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Basin Trail, Basin Rim Trail, Meader Ridge Trail, Baldface Circle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 28, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Started from Basin Campground, easy access |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Some muddy but manageable crossings near Basin Pond |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All blowdown was cleared, some trail blazes were faded and hard to find |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw four huskies making their way up N. Baldface, they seemed to making it OK |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies were swarming on the summits, mosquitoes were swarming in the valley |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful, long loop of about 14 miles. Strenuous climbing in some sections but but long level stretches and many bald top areas with great views. Summits of North and South Baldface were wonderful. The descent from the south peak was tough and would have been very difficult in wet conditions, wide open slabs of granite.
Note: there is NO reliable water anywhere along this ridge so plan ahead. Emerald pool was the most amazing post hike plunge I've ever seen. We just beat out some killer thunder storms and as usual, ran into several totally unprepared hikers. Survived the unfortunate two mile road walk home (no trail angels) A great day all around |
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 | Name: |
Seven Stitches and The Goat |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-05-29 |
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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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