3,570 ft | Baldface Range | 0 routes
As of August 29, 2026
Trail conditions on South Baldface are currently rated Good. It's 46°F (feels like 42°F) with SW winds at 4 mph. See the hour-by-hour South Baldface weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
South Baldface weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 42°F
~3.6°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 29, 2026
Conditions on South Baldface are favorable with clear skies, mild temperatures, and minimal recent precipitation. Trails should be in good shape overall, though some sections may retain minor mud from light rain in the past 48 hours. Long daylight hours (13.4 hours) give plenty of margin for a full loop hike.
Expect noticeably cooler and windier conditions at the summit (50-58°F, winds up to 26mph, wind chill 43°F) compared to the trailhead (54-65°F, winds 24mph); bring a wind layer for the exposed ledges near the top even though the peak itself has no sustained above-treeline exposure.
Best Hiking Window
Early morning start (around sunrise, 6:00-7:00 AM) through early afternoon on Saturday, August 29, to take advantage of clear skies and calm winds before any afternoon cloud buildup
Last synthesized Aug 29, 7:20 AM
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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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Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 | Monday Aug 31 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | sunny | sunny | cloudy |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 52° 50° | 58° 53° | 59° 58° | 59° 57° | 61° 58° | 58° 56° | 56° 54° | 63° 58° | 59° 54° |
| Chill °F | 45° | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 13 | 14 | 36 | 37 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 4 |
| Gust mph est. | — | — | — | 59 | 41 | — | — | — | — |
| Storm risk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,399 ft | 11,777 ft | 13,135 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | - | 98% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | - | 5% | 100% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 6 | — | 5 | 7 | — |
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| Elevation | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 | Monday Aug 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,570 ft | 50/52° 13 | 57/59° 37 | 54/56° 11 |
| 3,300 ft | 51/53° 13 | 58/60° 36 | 55/57° 9 |
| 2,500 ft | 53/56° 13 | 61/63° 28 | 57/61° 7 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 54/58° 11 | 63/65° 22 | 58/63° 6 |
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 scenic Baldface Range of the White Mountains in eastern New Hampshire, this 3,570-foot summit offers one of the most rewarding above-treeline experiences in the region despite its modest elevation. The classic Baldface Circle Trail leads hikers through open ledges and exposed granite slabs that provide sweeping 360-degree views of the Whites, including the Presidential Range and Evans Notch wilderness. A significant portion of the upper route travels above treeline, making it feel far more alpine than the elevation suggests. The trail character is rugged and demanding, with steep pitches and open rock requiring careful navigation in any weather. As part of the 52 With a View (52 WAV) peak list, South Baldface earns its Very Difficult rating through sustained physical challenge and exposed terrain. It is frequently paired with North Baldface for a full loop, making it a popular objective for experienced hikers.
Elevation
3,570 ft
Range
Baldface Range
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Coordinates
44.2309, -71.0779
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