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Bald Mountain Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A short, but steep, trail to the top of Bald Mountain.
0.4
mi
Distance
489
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildlife
Access Issues
There is limited signage and blazing for this trail.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.44mi
Distance
489ft
Elevation Gain
47ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
2,368ft
High Point
1,891ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The only signage for this trail is at the junction of Rowell Link and Bald Mountain Notch Trail. It heads easterly along Bald Mountain Notch Trail then takes a sharp right around 0.1 miles. It climbs a steep fall line up to a junction where the trail splits. Turn left at the jumble of rocks to come out to some excellent views of the Percy Peaks. It loops around following a rocky ledge on the backside of the mountain. At the next view opening, the trail turns right along a rocky slab. It's difficult to see where the trail goes from here; go all the way to the end of the rock slab (towards the woods) and descend. It continues back to the "lollipop stick".

Route Conditions

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Contributors
David Smith