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.
Trails Used
Baldface Circle, Slippery Brook, Baldface Knob trail, Baldface Circle Trail
Trail Conditions
Notes
Lovely day in the Evans Notch area. I had not been up here in many years. Treeline here is at about 3k, so there is a nice long stretch above treeline with a very nice alpine feel. Great views. I saw a few mountain bikers trying to ride up the summit cone. They were struggling! Slippery Brook trail is a little long but is mostly a nice trail and bypasses the steepest ledges. I was probably in Maine part of the time.
Parking
There is parking on Route 113; lot nearly full at 9:30. Adequate overflow parking along Route 113
Water Crossings
All were easy rock hops. I was concerned about this after last week's rain
Wildlife
A good breeze kept things reasonable, but the black flies sure pounced when I was in the scrub or the breeze died down
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.