Also on this trip

Trails Used

Baldface Circle to Emerald Pool intersection. Left st intersection and took Bicknell up to ridge. Over to Eagle Crag and back to Baldface Circle Trail to North and South Baldface. Down to Baldface Nob and down Slippery Brook trail to complete loop

Trail Conditions

Notes

Was in the upper 40's at start, but quickly got into the high 60's and low 70's with lots of sun above the treeline. Suggest a hat for the ridgeline and bring extra water as there are a lot of dry water crossings after a 1-2 miles in. Lots of elevation up to and back down each peak. Great views the whole day.

Parking

Plenty of parking 7:30am. Lot mostly empty at 8pm upon return.

Water Crossings

All water crossings were either dry or easily rock hop-able. Could gather water about 1-2m in and the last 2 mile on Slippery Brook/Baldface Circle Trail.

Wildlife

None

Also on this trip

Trails Used

Moriah Brook, Highwater, Black Angel, Basin Rim, Meader Ridge, Baldface Circle

Trail Conditions

Notes

Love the wild feel of Wild River Wilderness. Didn't see another human for 7+ hours.

Parking

Baldface trail lot off 113

Water Crossings

Many water crossings. Gave up trying to pick my way across and just waded through the bigger ones.

Wildlife

some deerflies and mosquitos, nothing too bad

Also on this trip

Trails Used

Baldface Circle Trail, Meader Ridge Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Met 4 hikers and one dog on the trail. Went up the ledges above Baldface shelter, nice and dry and a good challenge. This trail got me some exercise to help me with getting over my unease with heights.

Parking

No issues plenty of parking

Water Crossings

All water crossing were achievable.

Wildlife

Lots of mosquitos and black flies. Due to the wind they weren't much of an issue.

Also on this trip

Trails Used

Road Walk, Mount Meader Trail, Meader Ridge Trail, Baldface Circle Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Great Spring warmup loop. Weather and views were great. No major snow or ice issues, the only snow now is in the deep saddles on Meader Ridge but traction is definitely not needed on this loop. Honestly the pesky beech leaves were the challenge of the day, both with the ascent of the Meader knee and the descent down Baldface Circle.

Parking

Second at 6AM, half full with plenty of room for more by 11.

Water Crossings

All small crossings easy. Charles Brook on decent took a minute but flows aren't terribly high.

Wildlife

None, cool and breezy.