Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Meader, Eagle Crag, North Baldface, South Baldface, NH |
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| Trails: |
Blue Brook Tentsite spur, Black Angel Trail, Basin Rim Trail, Meader Ridge Trail, spur path, Baldface Circle Trail, Baldface Knob Trail, Slippery Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 28, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
About 6-8 vehicles were parked on Route 113 @ the Baldface Circle trailhead - though when I got back @ 3:30 many spots were available in the lot. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All these sections of trails are well signed and maintained - no issues at all. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw one on South Baldface and another in the col. |
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| Bugs: |
Some small flies wouldn't leave me alone for most of my time on the Slippery Brook Trail...just annoying. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
Day 2 of my Royce-Baldface almost loop brought my from the Blue Brook Tentsite back up to Rim Junction and onto the Basin Rim Trail. I was surprised to find two folks having breakfast at the Basin outlook but shortly after I had my own breakfast treat with the stiff climb up to Mount Meader. I forgot how much of a roller coaster the Meader Ridge Trail was: two or three times I thought this just HAD to be the last ascent to Eagle Crag but they weren't. When finally there I sat in solitude for a good 45 minutes and pressed on to North Baldface. Going in this direction there are a couple of spots that are challenging with a big pack...but it was worth it as I had that summit all to myself for nearly an hour. No sooner did I start descending when I hit the bubble of hikers going in the traditional clockwise loop - maybe 15-20 or so. Upon summiting South Baldface there were six folks also there at one time or another so pretty low key.
In the morning there was quite a bit of low valley fog and clouds which could be seen into Maine. High clouds kept the sun and temps at a comfy level especially when coupled with the breeze. Stunning views were still had for many miles from both North and South Baldface. I was expecting more folks around the Baldfaces today but the relative lack of traffic was OK by me....as was hiking in solitude until I got there. |
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| Name: |
HMJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-08-30 |
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| Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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