2,939 ft | Baldface | 0 routes
As of October 17, 2026
Trail conditions on Eastman Mountain are currently rated Moderate. At 3:20 AM ET it was 31°F at the summit (2,939 ft), feeling like 21°F, with WNW winds at 12 mph. See the hour-by-hour Eastman Mountain weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Feels like 21°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.04" (24h) · 0.39" (48h)
Snow: 0.2" (24h) · 0.2" (48h)
Conditions summary as of October 17, 2026
Cold, windy conditions with sub-freezing temps and gusts up to 40+ mph make for a wind-chilled hike, though the summit has no above-treeline exposure so the tree cover offers some shelter. Light snow and freezing temps may leave icy or slick spots on rock and wet leaves, and daylight is limited to about 11 hours. Sunday offers the calmer, slightly warmer window.
Temperatures drop only about 1\u00b0F from trailhead to summit, but winds roughly increase from 29 to 40 mph and wind chill falls from about 12\u00b0F to 5\u00b0F. Start with layers you can shed on the climb, and add a windproof shell and insulating layer before reaching the summit area; the freezing level is at or below trailhead elevation, so expect frozen ground throughout.
Best Hiking Window
Sunday late morning through early afternoon, when winds should be lighter and temps slightly warmer; on Saturday, wait for late morning at the earliest and finish well before dusk
Last synthesized Oct 17, 3:20 AM ET
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Trail: Baldface Circle Trail, Slippery Brook Trail, Eastman Mountain Trail, Baldface Knob Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Beautiful day for these two. SBT is a nice ascent as is EMT. Summit of Eastman does have nice views between brush and trees. Baldface Knob has views for days. Nice gradual descent to Slippery Brook Road, part of which seems quite wild but easy to follow. The remaining part of the trail is actually a forest road. It was nice chatting with a familiar hiker this morning at the trailhead. 52/52 WAV”
Trail: Slippery Brook Trail, Eastman Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Went in from the back (Bartlett/Conway) side today. Didn't see another soul until we hit Eastman. The less-traveled part of Slippery Brook Trail was surprisingly well-maintained. It must get more traffic than it saw today (just us). It's a nice alternative way into Eastman and the Baldfaces.”
Trail: Baldface Circle Trail, Slippery Brook Trail, Eastman Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“No snow or ice on the Baldface Circle Trail nor the Slippery Brook Trail. Only 3 small patches of snow on the Eastman Mountain Trail. These patches were at most, 3 feet by 1 foot. Easily crossed without traction. The trails had some mud that often had rocks to keep the boots out of the muck. It appeared that most of the mud was not deep. There were many moose deposits on the Eastman Trail. Easy to avoid stepping into the droppings. I did not see the moose. There are some views from the hardwood forest that will disappear in a few weeks. Saw a few yellow violets in bloom on the Slippery Brook Trail and a Trillium with all white petals (no violet color) off the Baldface Circle Trail. Stopped down to Emerald Pool to see the green colored water and the water flowing through the cleft in the rock above the pool. Great views from the summit that is marked by a large cairn.”
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24°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 24°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
53 mph
Summit gusts
Waterproof shell
Daytime gusts near 53 mph above treeline, and a shell is what blocks it.
10h 52m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 5:56 PM, so a late start or a slow descent ends in the dark.
The rest of the list: Winter gear guide · How I pick gear
Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth.
Located in the Baldface Range of the White Mountains in western Maine's border region of New Hampshire, this 2,939-foot summit offers hikers a rewarding moderate outing with genuine character. The mountain is part of the 52 With a View (52 WAV) peak list, a popular collection of New Hampshire summits recognized for their scenic rewards relative to effort. Trails approaching the summit wind through pleasant northern hardwood and mixed conifer forest, with the route gradually revealing glimpses of the surrounding terrain. The Baldface Range setting provides context for broader ridge views, with neighboring peaks adding depth to the panorama. The moderate rating makes this an accessible objective for hikers building experience or working toward completing the 52 WAV list. Its placement within this storied range gives Eastman Mountain a satisfying sense of place among more prominent neighboring summits.
Elevation
2,939 ft
Range
Baldface
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.2156, -71.0620
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