| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Baldface South Baldface, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Baldface Circle Trail, Bicknell Ridge Trail, Baldface Circle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, October 8, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the trailhead lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only two crossings of note and they were done easily. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is in excellent condition. Kudos to the maintainers of this 9.8 mile loop trail. My only issue was that on the cliffs up South Baldface many of the blazes are faded and hard to follow. There is one very minor blowdown on the Bicknell Ridge trail not far above where it meets the Circle Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I didn't see any dogs but I'd think the cliffs up South Baldface would be difficult for a a dog. Leave the pooch at home for this one unless you take a trail that avoids the cliffs. |
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 | Bugs: |
none. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
nothing lost, nothing found. |
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 | Comments: |
The Baldface Loop is probably the most awesome hike in the Whites! And on a tailor made October day it could not have been better. If you have not done this loop, or think that because it's not a four thousand footer it's not worthy of a hike, think again. 360 degree views from two summits, four miles of open ridge walking, a calorie burning cliff to ascend, and a surprise view at every turn. I have rarely felt for satisfied from a hike. |
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 | Name: |
Richard |
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 | E-Mail: |
Hikerlegs@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-10-09 |
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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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