Bald Peak is commonly climbed when people hike to Rocky Peak Ridge via New Russia, but as a standalone hike is very worthwhile.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 6.7 miles round trip
• Elevation: 3060 feet
• Elevation gain: 2,720 feet
• Hike includes trail junctions and an exposed summit

Hiking Bald Peak

From the trailhead you will start climbing rather quickly and steadily to the first view on the left at 1.6 miles. A second view is on the right at 1.8 miles, and then after 2 miles you will have the option to either continue over aptly-named Blueberry Cobbles or take a short-cut to the right.

After the two trails rejoin, you start a climb over Mason Mountain, with nice views on a various ledges. After a short descent, you begin a steady, steep climb over many more ledges to the summit of Bald Peak. The trail continues to the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge.

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How to get there

Leave Lake Placid on Route 73, follow Route 73 toward Keene. Drive through Keene, Keene Valley and Saint Huberts. Take a left onto Route 9 toward Elizabethtown. Continue for 5 miles to the trailhead on the left.