Trails Used

Appalachian Trail, Table Rock Spur

Trail Conditions

Notes

With June for G2 gridded out and a few days remaining in the month, it was time to go home. Grafton Notch, particularly the Baldpates, is my very favorite place ever. So I set off early this morning to beat the heat and was successful. The AT is muddy in spots and some mud is slick but was no big deal. Some of the areas where water is running on the trail made for slightly wet rocks but overall the steep .75 past the lean-to was no big deal. The slabs up the East peak were delightfully dry and grippy and I climbed up without issue. The spur for the Table Rock trail was the muddiest section of the whole morning but there are rocks placed to avoid most of it. The stream on that section was flowing nicely. I met 1 SOBO first thing this morning and had a nice chat with him and then met 1 NOBO towards the top of the East peak and we had a pleasant conversation as well. Other than them I only saw day hikers but everyone seemed to be in great spirits and were enjoying the day. It was so good to be back in my happy place.

Parking

I was the 4th car in the lot this morning. The lot is quite large with plenty of room. Privies are open and well stocked.

Water Crossings

All are just little streams and easy to cross. They are flowing nicely if you need to filter water.

Wildlife

I had a few issues with mosquitoes down low on the AT. Black flies were out and biting on all the open summit areas. The mosquito farms along the Table Rock spur are thriving.

Trails Used

Table Rock Climbing Trail (Trail 57)

Trail Conditions

Notes

Table Rock Climbing trail is truly awesome. It's only a 0.6 mile round-trip hike, takes about 45 minutes to an hour, but don't underestimate the climb. The trail is a bit eroded and has a lot of loose rock which can be a bit slippery. Pay close attention to the road when approaching the trailhead, as the sign is very small and hidden in the trees.

Parking

Dirt lot on the side of Rt. 26 very close top of the notch

Water Crossings

None

Wildlife

some deer flies, but it was breezy so they weren't too bad

Trails Used

Table Rock Climbing Trail (Trail 57)

Trail Conditions

Notes

Table Rock Climbing trail is truly awesome. It's only a 0.6 mile round-trip hike, takes about 45 minutes to an hour, but don't underestimate the climb. The trail is a bit eroded and has a lot of loose rock which can be a bit slippery. Pay close attention to the road when approaching the trailhead, as the sign is very small and hidden in the trees.

Parking

Dirt lot on the side of Rt. 26 very close top of the notch

Water Crossings

None

Wildlife

some deer flies, but it was breezy so they weren't too bad

Trails Used

Road walk, Sanguinary Trail, flume brook trail, Cohos trail, Three brothers trail, Middle brother outlook trail, Table rock trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Saw no one all day. Did a 5 mile loop hike. Very windy early…. Did die down enough to go out to the end on Tablerock around 1:00pm. Waterfalls were great and flowing nicely. I love doing this loop every year.

Parking

Plenty of parking at Table rock trailhead

Water Crossings

Easy

Also on this trip

Trails Used

Baldpate traverse

Trail Conditions

Notes

Beautiful start with clouds rolling in and socking in the summit. Strong winds on East peak ledges described as 'spicy'. Hike finished at Dunn Falls.