technicolorNH - Jun 12, 2021 8:10 pm Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2021
impressive
I did the classic loop in just under five hours. The eastern spur of South Baldface had enough scrambling to make it interesting. Better than many 4000 footers.
JRaphaelson - Jun 25, 2020 5:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2020
Baldfaces, Eagle Crag, and Eastman
Baldfaces, Eagle Crag, and Eastman made for a good long hike.
late summer trip with my dog
the greatest memory was mistaking a deep orange moon rise for a huge campfire
the wind blowing through the trees made the moon appear like huge flames
Climbed these two separate summers at camp, 2004 as a camper and 2008? as a counselor. Really fun, lots of cool trails. Check out the Royces and further north the speckled mountains for more solitude and ruggedness!
I climbed this numerous times when my son was little. Take the Baldface Circle Trail. If it's summer the detour to the Emerald Pool is worth the extra time and is cool because you can jump off the overhanging cliff into the pool. Very cold though! There is a moderate view at the lean to shelter but is good place to camp out. There is a stream nearby but generally not running in July and August so stock up down below. Although these peaks don't make it into the 4000 footer range, there is one small scramble and you will be rewarded with fantastic views all along the top that are the equal of many of the higher peaks in the Whites.
Climbed South Baldface in February making the almost deadly mistake of not bringing crampons. It was very icy on the steeps and my friend Mike slipped and slid for about 300'. The only thing that stopped him was the impact of a 15 foot fall over a little ledge. Spent two hours chipping foot holds in the dark down the face. Couldn't tell you how happy we were to see the hut. Got away with one bloody nose and a ripped jacket-very lucky.
royswkr - Jun 20, 2006 10:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 1977
Up past shelter, down from Meader
Lots of nice trails on this pair
nartreb - Mar 13, 2006 7:28 pm Date Climbed: Mar 11, 2006
baldface
This was supposed to be winter training, but it was at least forty degrees Fahrenheit with almost no wind; I never even wore a hat. Biggest obstacle, besides a friendly labrador who tried to steal my peanut butter sandwich, was not sweating too much in my snow pants.
technicolorNH - Jun 12, 2021 8:10 pm Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2021
impressiveI did the classic loop in just under five hours. The eastern spur of South Baldface had enough scrambling to make it interesting. Better than many 4000 footers.
JRaphaelson - Jun 25, 2020 5:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2020
Baldfaces, Eagle Crag, and EastmanBaldfaces, Eagle Crag, and Eastman made for a good long hike.
danbknox - Sep 8, 2018 7:03 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2018
Great looptiring day, hiked 12 years ago and it is still a great loop. Unfortunately logging is allowed and really mucked up the trail to north baldface.
ljbailey - Dec 24, 2014 8:08 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2014
cold and iceyit was a great hike, but i wish that we left the tent in the car and that I didn't leave my ice ax. definitely a must do winter hike!
Livetronica - Aug 6, 2011 2:28 pm
great timeslate summer trip with my dog
the greatest memory was mistaking a deep orange moon rise for a huge campfire
the wind blowing through the trees made the moon appear like huge flames
Alika - May 14, 2010 1:39 pm
Good Times at CampClimbed these two separate summers at camp, 2004 as a camper and 2008? as a counselor. Really fun, lots of cool trails. Check out the Royces and further north the speckled mountains for more solitude and ruggedness!
JHH60 - Jun 23, 2009 4:41 pm
Favorite hike when I lived in NEThe Baldface Circle trail was among my favorite hikes when I lived in the Boston area.
Grampahawk - Feb 26, 2008 2:17 pm
Very fun and easy tripI climbed this numerous times when my son was little. Take the Baldface Circle Trail. If it's summer the detour to the Emerald Pool is worth the extra time and is cool because you can jump off the overhanging cliff into the pool. Very cold though! There is a moderate view at the lean to shelter but is good place to camp out. There is a stream nearby but generally not running in July and August so stock up down below. Although these peaks don't make it into the 4000 footer range, there is one small scramble and you will be rewarded with fantastic views all along the top that are the equal of many of the higher peaks in the Whites.
kakakiw - Sep 2, 2007 3:36 pm
Summer sweatHottest day of the summer, but what a great trip.
bidwelldk - Sep 14, 2006 8:55 pm
Winter EpicClimbed South Baldface in February making the almost deadly mistake of not bringing crampons. It was very icy on the steeps and my friend Mike slipped and slid for about 300'. The only thing that stopped him was the impact of a 15 foot fall over a little ledge. Spent two hours chipping foot holds in the dark down the face. Couldn't tell you how happy we were to see the hut. Got away with one bloody nose and a ripped jacket-very lucky.
royswkr - Jun 20, 2006 10:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 1977
Up past shelter, down from MeaderLots of nice trails on this pair
nartreb - Mar 13, 2006 7:28 pm Date Climbed: Mar 11, 2006
baldfaceThis was supposed to be winter training, but it was at least forty degrees Fahrenheit with almost no wind; I never even wore a hat. Biggest obstacle, besides a friendly labrador who tried to steal my peanut butter sandwich, was not sweating too much in my snow pants.