Get Fit #3: Bald Knob/Turtleback Mountain Hike
Great day at Castle in the Clouds
The trip report
Written by NHGuy1028 · last updated by Gandalf on May 20, 2021
Thank you, Mike and Jon, for a great hike today. Great seeing you and the rest of our group!
Mike and Jon - NICE JOB!!! Not only were the trails and weather perfect but also the leadership and participants completed thr awesome, fun-filled day.......not to mention Jon's M&M cookie bars........Um-Hum good!! So ready to join+follow YOUS on the next hike!
BALD KNOB/TURTLEBACK MOUNTAIN HIKE
Beautiful day hiking up to Bald Knob and Turtleback Mountain with a steady, cool wind although there were significant areas of mud and pooling of water. The trail is a steady and comfortable climb up the mountains, which is why it's so popular. There were not that many people out today considering how beautiful a day it was! We first hiked up to Turtleback Mountain with a fine close-up view of Mt. Shaw and the main ridge of the Ossipee’s. We then made our way to Bald Knob for lunch. This open rock knob on the south side of the Ossipee Range features a sweeping, unobstructed vista over Lake Winnipesaukee! The weather was perfect and participants made for an awesome, fun-filled day! ~ Mike and Jon
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This open rock knob on the south side of the Ossipee Range features a sweeping, unobstructed vista over Lake Winnipesaukee from Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area!
Our third of four GetFit Hikes! We will be hiking Bald Knob [1,801 feet] and Turtleback Mountain [2,203 feet]. The total distance covered is 7 miles, it should take approximately 3-4 hours and the elevation gain is 1,000 feet.
From the Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area, we’ll follow the Turtleback Mountain trail and after several switchbacks we will reach the Bald Knob trail in 2.0 miles and after another 0.7 mile provides fine views of Lake Winnipesaukee! We’ll then return to the Turtleback Mountain Trail and continue another 1.5 miles to the Turtleback with a fine close-up view of Mt. Shaw and the main ridge of the Ossipee’s!
We are keeping the hike at 10 people to make it easier to practice the recommended social distancing of keeping about 6 feet of distance between everyone. Join us for a hike in the great outdoors for some fresh air and some much needed camaraderie!
Hiking Coordinators: Mike Boisvert and Jon Normand
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