| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Mountain, Artist Bluff, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Artist Bluff Trail, Bald Mountain Spur, Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 20, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ski area lot right at trailhead was open. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Mostly in great shape except for the section directly Artist Bluff, which is getting badly eroded. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Just one mini-golden who was very friendly. |
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 | Bugs: |
Very strong winds kept them away. |
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 | Comments: |
Been a long, long time since I've posted here. I got caught up with building my career and hiking went to the wayside for the last year and a half. So, I picked this little loop to get back into things. I got my butt kicked. But you know what, you have to start somewhere and I am so thrilled to be back to exploring the Whites. However, let's just say I'm not quite ready to do something like Baldfaces or Lafayette.
I did a clockwise loop, but if you aren't comfortable with descending steep terrain it might be easier to go counter-clockwise. Both viewpoints are 100% worth checking, but I give Artist Bluff extra points for its dramatic look into Franconia Notch. If you're a new hiker who wants to get a taste of bit of everything (rocks, scrambling, steeps), give this one a look. |
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 | Name: |
NHhiker95 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-23 |
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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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