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North Chatham, New Hampshire, United States

Baldface Mountain

Take this wonderful loop hike over two beautiful bald peaks with fantastic views towards the taller White Mountains.

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Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 9.8 miles / 15.8 km
Duration: Full day
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Overview: This is a fantastic loop hike with several fun stream crossings and a lot of views at the top of both peaks and along the ridge. As their name implies both peaks have bald summits and in some steep places you may find yourself on fun scrambles. There will be fantastic views on clear days towards the taller White Mountains including Mt. Washington which dominates the horizon.

Tips: From Conway NH, head east on 302/113 to Fryeburg ME, where 113 North takes a sharp left (not well-marked, but if you see the sign for 5/113 South pointing right, backtrack a couple of blocks). Take route 113 (paved but bumpy) north about twenty miles. The small parking lot - plowed in winter- is on the right shortly after a huge brown sign

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Baldface Circle Trailhead

Park here for free and walk north up the road a short ways to start off on the trail.
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Emerald Pool Trail Junction

Emerald pool is here slightly off the trail. You will want to head south at this junction to go over South Baldface first.
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South Baldface Summit

At 3,547 feet you are at the summit of South Baldface. Enjoy the views and head north along the ridge towards North Baldface when you are ready to move on.
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North Baldface Summit

At 3,606 feet you are on the summit of your last peak on this circle hike. You will pass by Eagle Crag on your descent back down to Emerald Pool and the way out.
Pictures in this guide taken by: Argus, gobe100, maineguide, jtagupa, kyledawg

Jonathan Ellinger

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