3,610 ft | Baldface Range | 0 routes
As of September 1, 2026
Trail conditions on North Baldface are currently rated Good. It's 59°F (feels like 60°F) with E winds at 5 mph. See the hour-by-hour North Baldface weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
North Baldface weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 60°F
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026
North Baldface is in great shape for a Tuesday hike, with clear skies, light winds, and no recent precipitation to worry about. Trail reports note this peak has a notable stretch above treeline (despite the 'none' exposure classification listed) with an alpine feel, so bring layers for wind at the summit. Conditions deteriorate by midweek with rain moving in Wednesday night into Thursday, so aim to complete this hike before then.
Expect a modest but noticeable cooling and increase in wind from trailhead (~56-66°F, 11mph) to summit (~52-58°F, 15mph); pack a light wind layer for the upper, more exposed sections even though today's mild temperatures don't require heavy insulation.
Best Hiking Window
Tuesday, early morning through early afternoon offers the best combination of clear skies, light wind, and daylight; aim to start by mid-morning to finish well before sunset at 7:22 PM.
Last synthesized Sep 1, 5:40 PM
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Trail: Baldface Circle Trail, Eagle Link, Wild River Trail, Rainbow, Trail Carter-Moriah Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant
“Trails in good shape, all in all, except Eagle Link, which was really overgrown and looked relatively unused. Had some mud on it (went in to my ankles, then up to my knee at point). Attacked by a defensive grouse hen on Eagle Link (also had a moose encounter on same trail). Wild River and Rainbow were in pretty good shape and easy to follow. Decent amount of water at Zeta Pass (no scoop needed).”
Trail: Baldface Circle Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“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.”
Trail: Baldface Circle Trail
Conditions: Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery
“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.”
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Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | cloudy | sunny | fog | drizzle | fog | rain | rain | drizzle | fog |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 55° 53° | 58° 54° | 54° 51° | 50° 49° | 51° 50° | 51° 49° | 54° 52° | 58° 55° | 60° 57° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | 44° | 43° | 40° | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 4 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 23 | 36 | 34 | 6 | 11 |
| Gust mph est. | — | 15 | — | 19 | 35 | 52 | 48 | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,315 ft | 12,918 ft | 12,952 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 99% | 6% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | 0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | 0.2 |
| UV | 3 | 6 | — | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
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| Elevation | Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,610 ft | 53/55° 4 | 49/50° 12 | 52/54° 34 |
| 3,300 ft | 53/56° 4 | 50/51° 12 | 52/55° 32 |
| 2,500 ft | 55/58° 4 | 52/53° 10 | 54/56° 25 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 56/59° 3 | 53/54° 8 | 55/57° 20 |
4 more days of forecast — plan around the weather window, not just tomorrow.
Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth, Mt. Washington Avalanche Center, USGS Stream Levels, OpenWeather Air Quality.
AI-generated from public data. Always verify conditions before heading out — backcountry weather can change quickly.
No routes available for this peak.
Rising in the Baldface Range of the White Mountains near Chatham, New Hampshire, this 3,610-foot summit delivers a rewarding alpine experience that belies its modest elevation. The approach via the Baldface Circle Trail involves significant rocky, open terrain, as the route gains the ridgeline well below the summit and travels above treeline for a substantial stretch — offering panoramic views of the Whites and into Maine. The exposed granite slabs and open ledges are defining features of the ascent, making it a true above-treeline adventure without requiring a 4,000-footer commitment. The peak is typically paired with South Baldface in a celebrated loop hike, one of New Hampshire's finest. Rated Very Difficult and included on the 52 With a View list, it appeals to experienced hikers seeking dramatic scenery and open ridge walking rather than summit-bagging alone.
Elevation
3,610 ft
Range
Baldface Range
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Coordinates
44.2429, -71.0869
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1 incident on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
50-year-old New Hampshire man from Groveton, NH
Christopher Paquette, age 50, sustained a disabling injury while hiking with his dog on Baldface Circle Trail in North Chatham, NH on September 24, 2008. He called for help via cell phone from a location between North Baldface Mountain and Bickell Ridge Trail. A National Guard Blackhawk helicopter evacuated him to Memorial Hospital in North Conway while Conservation Officers walked his dog 4.5 miles out to Route 113.