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Baldface Circle Trail

Baldface Loop

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Chatham, NH

Moderate to Strenuous

Hosted by Carl

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Written by Carl · last updated by Bobcat on Sep 23, 2024

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Baldface Loop today! The weather was beautiful (at times) and it was an excellent welcome to the fall season. Although the views from both South and North Baldface were obscured by cloud cover, the views on the way up and down were amazing–with vibrant fall yellows and oranges already peppering the landscape. Everyone did great on the scrambles up to South Baldface, even Bruce's dog, Bear (though he may have needed the occasional assist). Towards the end of the hike we stopped by Emerald Pool. A few guys swam, and Jim and Miles were brave enough to jump into the chilly water from the rocks! Overall, it was a great day of socializing and soaking in the beauty of New Hampshire.

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Celebrate the first day of fall 2024 with a hike over South and North Baldface in the White Mountains. This loop has two of the 52 With A View peaks, each offering a 360-degree view with Maine to the east and Mt. Washington to the west.

The distance is 9.3 miles, and the elevation gain is 3,600’. There are steep ledges as we ascend clockwise up South Baldface, so the weather will be an important factor for this hike. (These ledges are on the Terrifying 25 list if you’re interested in completing these.) Definitely wear shoes that have strong traction. If it’s warm enough at the end, we can swim in the Emerald Pool, just off the trailhead. I hope you can join us!

Please bring the ten essentials in your pack at all times: https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm

AllTrails map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/baldface-trail

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Carl

Leominster, MA

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Bobcat

Upton, MA

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mecyclingrunner

LEWISTON, ME

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baezfred

Lancaster, NH

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Miles

Gorham, ME

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StuckinNH

DUNBARTON, NH

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Lancaster, NH

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Bobcat · Sep 8, 2024

Hikers are invited to stay over at my house near Franconia NH Friday and or Saturday nights if desired.

Carl · Sep 18, 2024

Hi everyone. The weather is looking good for Saturday! The temperature will be in the mid-to-upper 60s, but remember to bring layers in case it gets chilly as we climb. Also, make sure your footwear is up for some fairly steep slabs. Please reach out to me with any questions leading up to our hike. See you on Saturday (or Friday night if you're staying at Bob's).

StuckinNH · Sep 20, 2024

Can I bring my dog? He's a good boy...

Carl · Sep 20, 2024

Bruce- From what I can tell online, dogs are allowed on the trail.

Carl · Sep 20, 2024

Everyone- Unfortunately this last-day-of-summer hike is going to be a first-day-of-fall hike. There is an ocean storm that is bringing rain and wind to the coast of MA and NH today that will be heading north and west through the night. WMUR is calling for a 68% chance of rain on Saturday morning, and South Baldface should be avoided in the rain. For safety's sake, I am going to push this hike back a day to Sunday, 9/22. Please update your RSVP if you cannot make it on Sunday.

StuckinNH · Sep 20, 2024

Can I bring my dog? He's a good boy...

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