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

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.