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Bald Knob
Moultonborough, NH, Tuftonboro, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Bald Knob Trail
Route: Bald Knob Trail
With some clouds in the sky, it looked like a nice day for a Bald Knob sunset hike. The side of Route 171 was plowed a bit, allowing for some parking.
After dealing with multiple feet of snow in the Whites for a few weeks, it was surprising to see such small amounts of snow on the Bald Knob Trail - much of it was covered with 1-3". Thus, we donned Microspikes for the hike.
The views from the windy summit were quite good - though the Whites were in the clouds, everything else was visible - even Mt. Monadnock was easily seen. Awhile later, it was a nice sunset - unfortunately, the wind made taking steady photos a bit challenging.
The descent went smoothly without headlamps - the night skiing lights for Gunstock, Pat's Peak, and Crotched Mountain were all easily seen.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Bald Knob |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Thursday, January 7, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:29 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
710' |
| Destination: |
Bald Knob |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:29 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
4:03 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:34 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
710' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,801' |
| Distance: |
1.1 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,116' |
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| Hike Ended: |
5:15 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:46 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,141' |
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Bald Knob Trail trailhead
Looking at Lake Winnipesaukee from Bald Knob
Sunset colors as seen from Bald Knob
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 109 South from Route 25. Bear left onto Route 171. Shortly after the main Castle in the Clouds entrance, you will arrive at the Moultonboro/Tuftonboro border. The trailhead is next to the Welcome to Moultonboro sign.
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