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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 up the Bald Knob Cutoff
Route: Shannon Brook Trail, Bald Knob Cutoff, Bald Knob Trail, (Bald Knob), Bald Knob Trail, Bald Knob Cutoff, Shannon Brook Trail
In need of some exercise, I headed over to the Castle in the Clouds area for a jog up to Bald Knob.
The trail was dry all the way to the top, including the normally muddy areas. Along the way, I observed some new plastic trail markers on all three trails.
Reaching the summit, the views were fairly strong in all directions. While it was tempting to linger awhile, I wanted to make it down prior to sunset.
| 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: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
6:31 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
720' |
| Destination: |
Bald Knob |
| Ascent Commenced: |
6:31 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
7:01 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:30 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
730' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,801' |
| Distance: |
2 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,171' |
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| Hike Ended: |
7:33 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:02 |
| Hike Distance: |
4 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,281' |
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Shannon Brook Trail trailhead
Looking up the Bald Knob Trail
The Belknaps 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, there will be a hiker parking lot on the right side of the road. Trailhead is directly across from it.
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