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Summary: Great views ... the trail is rugged and this is a long hike. Plan on spending a good deal of time exposed to the elements. The rocks on South Baldface can be slippery when wet so be prepared for some full body hiking. The Slippery brook trail can be used to loop around the steep cliffs. Please note that when I say poorly maintiained trail I mean a RUGGED trail. It is well maintained given what they have to work with - lots of rock and ledge. Over 2 miles of ridge hiking with great views. Shelter below the knob is a nice lean-to with an outhouse. Trailhead: NH Route 113 about 2.5 miles N of Maine state line at Route 113-B and about 1.8 miles S of Maine state line near Basin Pond, elevation about 510 feet. (Lat:44.23075 Lon:-71.07777) Trail Guides for Baldface Loop: DeLormes Maine Atlas and Gazetteer by DeLorme (DeLorme) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: George Pozzuto, Bethel, ME 04217-4400, (207) 824-2134 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jon Willard, who has posted 54 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Molly on 4/27/2007 Wow. This was an AMAZING hike. My friends and I (ages 13-14) went on this hike with a camp trip and it was spectacular. Very difficult, but worth it. The veiw from the top was amazing. I can't wait to do it again.
Reviewed by FryeburgMike on 4/20/2006 Did this hike this year in mid-April to avoid bug season. Few snow patches left, but beautiful dry WINDY day. Wind must have been 50-60 mph on the exposed ridges. Came back down Eastman Trail (a lot of blow downs and narrow with vegetation growth in places) and then down Slippery Brook (some blow downs as well) to avoid high winds of Baldface Circle. Well worth the effort. 
Reviewed by Northeastsnow.c on 10/13/2005 Took the wrong trail last weekend during the rain, the trial sign to the shelter was turned a little, we missed the sign and hiked 3 miles up the wrong way, dark came fast, and we had to get off the mt in the dark.
Reviewed by Northeastsnow.c on 10/5/2005 Loved the hike do it twice a year, it is sweet. Nice to have a open fire at the end of the day, good luck to all, and enjoy. Northeastsnow.com Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Hampshire Hiking, New Hampshire Trails, New Hampshire Hikes, Carroll County Hiking, Carroll County Trails, Carroll County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||