| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Baldface, North Baldface, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Baldface Circle Trail, Bicknell Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 6, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Arrived about 8:30am, lot was full, few cars on Rt. 113. Cars all up and down 113 upon return. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Charles Brook on Bicknell Ridge was rock hoppable. It's the only major crossing on this route. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a tiny dog with some trail runners. Apparently he did the T25 section. |
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 | Bugs: |
minimal |
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 | Comments: |
So that's what if feels like to hike with dry feet? I had almost forgotten. This was my first hike this year (I've probably done a dozen) where my feet didn't get wet (and stay wet) after the first few miles. This is a breathtaking trail and it's in excellent shape with only a few small spots of minor mud. The best hike I've done outside the 48 (and it's better than a lot of the 48). The scramble up South Baldface was super fun. Water was trickling at the Baldface Shelter. I could definitely see this source drying up if there is a dry spell. I had to search around for a good spot to avoid scooping from a shallow pool. Fill up here as this is your last chance to get water until you descend back down. The views of the Wild River Valley and east to Maine are spactacular. I opted to skip Eagle Crag and descend via BIcknell Ridge as it seemed more scenic, and it was. I think the Circle trail has little exposure or views on the descent. Bicknell Ridge has what looks to be a relatively new re-route. I looked down at my watch and saw I was off trail, yet was looking at blazes that looked fairly new. Took a plunge in the Emerald Pool on the return, which was quite refreshing. Lots of people around that spot. Lots of people out hiking today, too. |
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 | Name: |
JCB |
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 | E-Mail: |
jcburtt@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-08-06 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/CvoMmYGgbym/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |
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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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