| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Baldface, North Baldface, Eagle Crag, NH |
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Baldface Circle Trail, Meader Ridge Trail, Bicknell Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 11, 2023 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Baldface Circle Trail crosses Charles Brook just above Emerald Pool. Since it rained Thursday night, the water was relatively high. I tried to hop on dry rocks, but failed to keep my feet dry. Crocs might be useful here. |
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 | Comments: |
Running water on trail in many areas, but that's par for the course this year.
I did the clockwise loop recommended in the 52 with a view guide. I also used Meader Ridge Trail to tag Eagle Crag and then backtracked to descend via Bicknell Ridge (for the views).
This is a challenging hike in the best of conditions, but rain overnight made it slightly more so. As I was clinging on to one of the wet ledges below South Baldface, I wondered how my 52-with-a-view hike had turned into a terrifying-25 ordeal. (Hint: South Baldface is on the Terrifying 25 list too.) Also, the water in Charles Brook was relatively high, making the two crossings on this route a bit sketchy.
In other words, you might want to adjust your route depending on conditions. For example, Slippery Brook Trail is supposedly a good detour around the ledges. But this is a MAGNIFICENT hike. Great views from the ledges, from South and North Baldface, and from Eagle Crag. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-08-12 |
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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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