Eastman Mountain to Eagle Crag Loop via Baldface Circle Trail

The Eastman Mountain to Eagle Crag Loop via Baldface Circle Trail is 11.8 miles around the loop, starting at Baldface. At AMC book time (half the distance in hours plus 30 minutes per 1,000 ft of climbing), that works out to roughly 6-10 hours. Most parties take longer than book time on rough or above-treeline terrain, in winter, or with a heavy pack.

The Eastman Mountain to Eagle Crag Loop via Baldface Circle Trail climbs about 3,846 ft over 11.8 miles, an average of roughly 327 ft of gain per mile. That figure is cumulative ascent across the whole loop, not the difference between the trailhead and the high point.

HikerNerd rates the Eastman Mountain to Eagle Crag Loop via Baldface Circle Trail Very hard on a six-tier scale from Easy to Most demanding. The rating comes from the route itself: its 11.8 miles, 3,846 ft of gain, and the steepest quarter mile of trail, with routes known for scrambles or ledges rated a step harder. It is the same scale our NH 4,000-footer difficulty ranking uses. Above-treeline exposure, water crossings, and winter conditions can still make a well-rated route the hardest day of your year, so check current conditions before committing.

The Eastman Mountain to Eagle Crag Loop via Baldface Circle Trail summits 4 named peaks: North Baldface, South Baldface, Eagle Crag, Eastman Mountain.

The Eastman Mountain to Eagle Crag Loop via Baldface Circle Trail starts at Baldface. Check the trail alerts on this page before you drive: trailhead access and parking in the White Mountains change with closures and construction.