shamples
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So this has been on my to-do list for years. Now that I have finished the 48 4,000 footers, this is priority #1 for this season and probably my next hike. But I have 2 particular questions for people who have hiked this before...
#1. What is the difference between the trails that run parallel to each other on the north side of this loop... staying on Baldface Circle Trail compared to Bicknell Ridge Trail? Baldface Circle Trail runs more north on the outer side and goes towards Eagle Crag? Is that the recommended route to complete this loop? Or is Bicknell Ridge possibly more interesting without Eagle Crag? I would like to know the pros and cons between those 2 trails. Both seem about the same length.
#2. On the south side, is it worth the extra side trip and 0.4 miles to hit Chandler Gorge? I am thinking yes, but would like to hear others opinions of it.
Actually one last question... what is the best way to do this loop. For some reason and maybe in prior readings, I was planning on going left at Emerald Pool to peak South Baldface first and then continue up to peak North? Any pros and cons of which direction for the route around?
Thanks! ... very excited to eventually do this hike and will wait for the perfect pristine weather day for it.
#1. What is the difference between the trails that run parallel to each other on the north side of this loop... staying on Baldface Circle Trail compared to Bicknell Ridge Trail? Baldface Circle Trail runs more north on the outer side and goes towards Eagle Crag? Is that the recommended route to complete this loop? Or is Bicknell Ridge possibly more interesting without Eagle Crag? I would like to know the pros and cons between those 2 trails. Both seem about the same length.
#2. On the south side, is it worth the extra side trip and 0.4 miles to hit Chandler Gorge? I am thinking yes, but would like to hear others opinions of it.
Actually one last question... what is the best way to do this loop. For some reason and maybe in prior readings, I was planning on going left at Emerald Pool to peak South Baldface first and then continue up to peak North? Any pros and cons of which direction for the route around?
Thanks! ... very excited to eventually do this hike and will wait for the perfect pristine weather day for it.