| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Balface, North Baldface, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Baldface Circle Trail, Bicknell Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, October 6, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only 5 cars in the lot at 8:20 am and another four at day's end. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All dry with the exception of a branch of the Charles Brook. This was easily crossed on dry rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large blowdown on the lower end of BCT after splitting at Circle Junction heading up to S. Baldface. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw three and they were carrying their own water. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
This was a pretty difficult hike today for a number of reasons; high temperature (80's) long distance, and of course age. The first paragraph in the guidebook ends with a statement, "This is a strenuous trip that should not be underestimated". Take heed. I did the loop in a clock-ways direction and was glad for going up the South slide, this was very difficult even in dry conditions and I would not attempt it if wet. The fall views were magnificent with clear skies in all directions. I find it amazing how many different directional views of Mount Washington can be seen from just traveling from South to North Baldface and on to the junction with the Bicknell Ridge Trail. On descent the BRT had wonderful views west to the valley and ridge up to South Baldface and they would have been better if it was a morning sun rather than afternoon. The only water encountered was in Charles Brook at the end of a long day but still enjoyable to wash off with. |
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 | Name: |
FranM |
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 | E-Mail: |
maineri@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-10-07 |
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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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