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Bald Knob, Turtleback Mountain
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 near the first viewpoint
Route: Bald Knob Trail, (Bald Knob), Bald Knob Trail, Turtleback Mountain Trail, Turtleback Mountain Summit Trail, (Turtleback Mountain), Turtleback Mountain Summit Trail, herd path, Bald Knob Trail
Initially jogging up the steep, rough Bald Knob Trail, I decided to walk upon reaching the rare Hepatica wild flower patches. After a brief stop on Bald Knob, I jogged along the gradual carriage roads up to Turtleback. From near the top of Turtleback Mountain, I followed a herd path back down to Bald Knob, and then headed back to Route 171.
Hike Ratings |
Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
Destination: |
Bald Knob |
Length: |
Moderate |
Steepness: |
Difficult |
Navigation: |
Easy |
Views: |
Excellent |
Crowds: |
Minimal |
Destination: |
Turtleback Mountain |
Length: |
Moderate |
Steepness: |
Easy |
Navigation: |
Easy |
Views: |
Excellent |
Crowds: |
Minimal |
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Hike Stats |
Date Hiked: |
Monday, May 2, 2011 |
Parking Elevation: |
710' |
Destination: |
Bald Knob |
Time Elapsed: |
00:29 |
Trailhead Elevation: |
710' |
Summit Elevation: |
1,801' |
Distance: |
1.1 miles |
Vertical Gain: |
1,116' |
Destination: |
Turtleback Mountain |
Time Elapsed: |
00:30 |
Trailhead Elevation: |
1,801' |
Summit Elevation: |
2,203' |
Distance: |
2 miles |
Vertical Gain: |
548' |
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Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:59 |
Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,729' |
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Bald Knob Trail trailhead

Hepatica near the ledgy area prior to the first viewpoint on the Bald Knob Trail
Looking at Belknap Range from Bald Knob

The Turtleback Mountain Summit Trail
Mt. Shaw as seen from Turtleback Mountain


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 Moultonborough sign.
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