Also on this trip

Trails Used

Baldface Circle Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

I went clockwise - the ledges up South Baldface were excellent. Beautiful day, but hot during the ascents. Emerald Pool at the end was super refreshing.

Parking

There was plenty of room in the lot on 113

Water Crossings

All easily rock hopped

Wildlife

Present all day, somewhat bothersome at time, but I forgot my bugspray, so that's on me

Also on this trip

Trails Used

Baldface Circle Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

BCT was very challenging the day after huge rain. I counted on the wind acting as a big blow dryer on the slabs and was right for the most part. Where I wasn't, I had to go up or down like a snail. Wet rocks out of the sun were mossy and slick. That was most of the descent. Be comfortable with wet and muddy feet on this one. Kestrel got some gusts in the low 30s above treeline.

Parking

Free and bathrooms but don't count on TP

Water Crossings

The one at the end looked dicey so I bushwhacked down just a bit and waded across

Wildlife

None. Wind blew them away.

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.