| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Baldface, North Baldface, Eagle Crag, Mt Meader, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Baldface Circle Trail, Meader Ridge Trail, Mt. Meader Trail, Route 113 |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 16, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
3 cars in the lot at 6:30, but filled and overflowing when I returned at 2. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily crossable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Overall the trails are in good shape - cairns and blazes are a bit sparse in places but generally easy to follow, and some sections are starting to grow in a bit. Nice blend of soft path and rocks - more rocks, though. |
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 | Bugs: |
Hardly any |
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 | Comments: |
What a fantastic trail. Don't let the size of the peak fool you - it might be the toughest sub-4000 footer I've climbed, with lots of open ledge to traverse and 3000 ft of elevation gain. The trails are very rocky and tough on the knees, and combined with the heat today this 12 mile hike really left me more tired than I had anticipated (in a good way, though). Extended hiking in an alpine zone, and the views from both Baldface summits are spectacular. The ridge hike to Meader is pleasant enough, with much softer footing and not too much altitude gain and loss, but does have limited views, as does the summit of Meader; I added it for the mileage, but if you are seeking views, probably not worth it. Only downer was the half mile road walk - it was really hot. Highly recommend this hike. |
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 | Name: |
K Mo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-09-16 |
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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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