Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
South Baldface, North Baldface, NH |
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| Trails: |
Baldface Circle Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple blowdowns easily hopped over. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
The ledges approaching South Baldface were a real challenge for my Golden Retriever who hikes and rock-hops a lot. Not sure this is a good area for most dogs. I had to lift her up a few times and a fall could result in serious injury. |
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| Bugs: |
None (yet). |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
I did this as a late afternoon/evening hike. The only ice was between the two peaks and it was soft. I had micros; but, didn't need them. I stopped and overnighted in the shelter and hiked out the following morning. Wonderful experience. |
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| Name: |
Rownhike |
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| E-Mail: |
davidstowe@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-21 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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