3,570 ft | Baldface Range | 0 routes
Feels like 56°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.09" (24h) · 0.10" (48h)
~4.4°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Tuesday, July 14 offers the best conditions with the highest forecasted high temperature (76°F) and the lowest precipitation chance (16%). An early morning start takes advantage of cooler, calmer conditions before any afternoon cloud buildup.
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.”
Trail: Baldface Circle Trail, Slippery Brook Trail, Baldface Knob Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Lovely day in the Evans Notch area. I had not been up here in many years. Treeline here is at about 3k, so there is a nice long stretch above treeline with a very nice alpine feel. Great views. I saw a few mountain bikers trying to ride up the summit cone. They were struggling! Slippery Brook trail is a little long but is mostly a nice trail and bypasses the steepest ledges. I was probably in Maine part of the time.”
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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