Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Event Coordinator: GandalfMax # People: 15
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level:
Strenuous
SUMMARY: One of the finest ridge traverses of the White Mountains, with about four miles of open ledge walking. Per SummitPost: "Here's an argument against peak bagging: while you're spending your weekends chasing all 48 of New Hampshire's 4000-footers, you might miss some small but spectacular gems like Cardigan, Chocorua, and the two peaks described here." Unlike a lot of 4000-footers, a significant portion of Baldface is above treeline. Along the way, the hike encounters gorges, technical scramble sections [that will make some people nervous], cairn-to-cairn navigation, and even a bit of easy creek-hopping. Distance: We'll follow the Baldface Circle Trail on the steep climb to South Baldface and across North Baldface, descend via the ledgy Bicknell Ridge Trail and lower Baldface Circle Trail. This loop is 9.7 miles. Time: 6.40 book time Elevation Gain: 3,600 feet This is NOT a dog-friendly hike. Hike description and other info available at Summit Post. Carpooling: Contact other members to carpool, share the conversation and travel expenses. Contact us if you want to carpool with us from Exit 28. Cell Phone #: Will be provided to participants in an email. After The Hike: We'll grab dinner in North Conway so bring a change of clothes. Lodging Option: I have 8 bunks available with linen for both Friday and Saturday night at my house in Waterville Valley for $20 each night. You can use the kitchen facilities and store beverages/food in the fridge. I serve coffee in the morning and a continental breakfast. Contact me to RSVP. SPACE IS LIMITED TO EIGHT GUYS.
Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: One of the finest ridge traverses of the White Mountains, with about four miles of open ledge walking. Per SummitPost: "Here's an argument against peak bagging: while you're spending your weekends chasing all 48 of New Hampshire's 4000-footers, you might miss some small but spectacular gems like Cardigan, Chocorua, and the two peaks described here." Unlike a lot of 4000-footers, a significant portion of Baldface is above treeline. Along the way, the hike encounters gorges, technical scramble sections [that will make some people nervous], cairn-to-cairn navigation, and even a bit of easy creek-hopping. Distance: We'll follow the Baldface Circle Trail on the steep climb to South Baldface and across North Baldface, descend via the ledgy Bicknell Ridge Trail and lower Baldface Circle Trail. This loop is 9.7 miles. Time: 6.40 book time Elevation Gain: 3,600 feet This is NOT a dog-friendly hike. Hike description and other info available at Summit Post. Carpooling: Contact other members to carpool, share the conversation and travel expenses. Contact us if you want to carpool with us from Exit 28. Cell Phone #: Will be provided to participants in an email. After The Hike: We'll grab dinner in North Conway so bring a change of clothes. Lodging Option: I have 8 bunks available with linen for both Friday and Saturday night at my house in Waterville Valley for $20 each night. You can use the kitchen facilities and store beverages/food in the fridge. I serve coffee in the morning and a continental breakfast. Contact me to RSVP. SPACE IS LIMITED TO EIGHT GUYS.