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Bald Knob
Moultonborough, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking down the Bald Knob Trail
Route: Shannon Brook Trail, Bald Knob Cutoff, Bald Knob Trail, (Bald Knob), Bald Knob Trail, bushwhack, Bald Knob Trail, Bald Knob Cutoff, Shannon Brook Trail
With mediocre at best weather, I opted to stay local and do something that would be snow free.
As compared to late April a year earlier, spring had advanced much more dramatically - there was no snow or ice to be seen anywhere at this elevation. In addition, the trail was fairly dry.
After reaching the summit, I opted to unsuccessfully look for a rare wildflower. I dropped down the other side of the Bald Knob Trail, then climbed up the western rock face, before returning to the Shannon Brook Trail.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Bald Knob |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Moderate |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Thursday, April 8, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:25 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
720' |
| Destination: |
Bald Knob |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:26 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
4:00 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:34 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
730' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,801' |
| Distance: |
2 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,171' |
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| Hike Ended: |
5:17 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:52 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,472' |
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Shannon Brook Trail trailhead
The Belknaps as seen from Bald Knob
Trailing Arbutus along the Bald Knob Cutoff
The heading up the west face of 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, there will be a hiker parking lot on the right side of the road. Trailhead is directly across from it.
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