Hike the Baldfaces (52 WAV)

Please read the description of this hike. Failure to do so will result in being turned away at the carpool location/trailhead. No refunds will be provided if you show up unprepared. This to ensure the safety of you and the rest of the group in addition to checking if you're capable of finishing the hike.

Description:

Bag two 52 with a view mountains in the White's, North and South Baldface (3,560 ft. and 3,600 ft. respectively). Both offer panoramic views of the White Mountains to the west and the Mahoosuc Mountain in Maine to the north. We'll be taking the Baldface Circle Trail from the parking area in a clockwise loop. At the junction, we'll be making a left towards South Baldface first, followed by North Baldface. We'll then hike down the Baldface Circle Trail back towards the junction and the parking area. The total hike will be 9.5 miles in a loop.

Note: Only sign up for the hike if you know you can go on the hike. Signing up for the hike then flaking at the last minute can impact another person's ability to join the adventure. Signing up then flaking last minute will impact your ability to sign up for future adventures. Drivers will be compensated for gas and travel by driving riders to and from the trailhead. Thank you so much for making these adventures possible!

Trail:

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

Gaia: https://www.gaiagps.com/hike/1183/north-baldface-loop-via-baldface-circle-trail/

Trail conditions: https://www.newenglandtrailconditions.com/inputsearchlist.php?searchstate=nh&searchstring=baldface

Total distance of hike: 9.5 miles

Elevation gain: 3,454 ft.

Difficulty: Hard

This hike counts for the 52 with a view and the Terrifying 25 lists.

What to bring (conditions will vary in the spring):

Waterproof boots

Microspikes (depending on trail conditions)

Snowshoes (depending on trail conditions)

Water-resistant or waterproof pants.

Non-cotton layers

Headlamp

2-3 liters of water

Snacks and lunch. You will be burning a lot of energy!

Positive attitude

If you have questions, feel free to comment below or use the Ridj-it chat and I will respond as soon as possible! Thank you for being a team player and looking forward to a great adventure!

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