South & North Baldface (via Slippery Brook)
The Baldfaces
Details
This is a great hike with spectacular views especially during fall foliage. The hike is a loop - slightly under 10 miles. Starting at the Baldface Circle Trailhead we will take the following trails on our ascent: Baldface Circle Trail, Slippery Brook Trail, Baldface Knob Trail, then back on the Baldface Circle Trail again. The Slippery Brook Trail will bypass most of the steep scramble up South Baldface (which can be very tricky at best). Our descent will continue on the Baldface Circle Trail – to finish our loop.
“…The spectacular loop over the Baldfaces provides some of the most enjoyable open ledge hiking in the White Mountains. In addition to the stunning vistas of a more remote corner of the White Mountains from the two open summits of South and North Baldface, there is almost four miles of hiking with views all around you…”
Estimated Elevation Gain: 3,425 feet
Estimated Round Trip Distance: 9.7 miles
Estimated Duration (with lunch): 7.5 hours
Hiking Essentials: See the following link for recommendations from GayOutdoors:
https://www.gayoutdoors.org/page.cfm?typeofsite=storydetail&id=992&storyset=yes
Directions
Trailhead and parking area are on Route 113 in Chatham, NH.
From Conway:
In Conway head east on route 113. At the intersection with route 302 take a left onto Route 302 (heading west into North Conway). This is the Eastman Road.
In approximately 1 mile (right after the Conway Policy Department) take a right onto E Conway Rd (this road becomes route 113). Follow route 113 to the trailhead – which will be on your right in approximately 21.5 miles.
About this event
This is a great hike with spectacular views especially during fall foliage. The hike is a loop - slightly under 10 miles. Starting at the Baldface Circle Trailhead we will take the following trails on our ascent: Baldface Circle Trail, Slippery Brook Trail, Baldface Knob Trail, then back on the Baldface Circle Trail again. The Slippery Brook Trail will bypass most of the steep scramble up South Baldface (which can be very tricky at best). Our descent will continue on the Baldface Circle Trail – to finish our loop.
“…The spectacular loop over the Baldfaces provides some of the most enjoyable open ledge hiking in the White Mountains. In addition to the stunning vistas of a more remote corner of the White Mountains from the two open summits of South and North Baldface, there is almost four miles of hiking with views all around you…”
Estimated Elevation Gain: 3,425 feet
Estimated Round Trip Distance: 9.7 miles
Estimated Duration (with lunch): 7.5 hours
Hiking Essentials: See the following link for recommendations from GayOutdoors:
https://www.gayoutdoors.org/page.cfm?typeofsite=storydetail&id=992&storyset=yes
Directions to the trailhead
Get directionsTrailhead and parking area are on Route 113 in Chatham, NH.
From Conway:
In Conway head east on route 113. At the intersection with route 302 take a left onto Route 302 (heading west into North Conway). This is the Eastman Road.
In approximately 1 mile (right after the Conway Policy Department) take a right onto E Conway Rd (this road becomes route 113). Follow route 113 to the trailhead – which will be on your right in approximately 21.5 miles.
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