Baldface Scramble

Baldface Scramble

Baldface Scramble is a mountain trail event in the White Mountain National Forest in Chatham, New Hampshire, staged from Baldface Farm / Copeland Field off Route 113 (Evans Notch). The event offers two course options that use single-track trails, exposed ledges, and steep climbs over the Baldfaces; the longer option includes an additional loop that goes over Mount Meader. The course layout includes sections of scrambling and panoramic ridge running. Distances and some routing may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

• 29 km two-loop course, ~17.8 miles, 6,226 ft elevation gain
• 14 km single-loop course, ~9 miles, 3,479 ft elevation gain

The 29 km course passes a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish field after the first loop; the 14 km course has no on-course aid stations. Both events require mandatory mountain gear: 2 liters of fluids, 400 calories of food, a windbreaker or rain shell, and a space blanket or emergency foil blanket. Organizers highly recommend carrying a GPX file for navigation and a water filter. Parking and the staging area are on private property with grass-field parking accessed from a long driveway; drivers using RVs or trailers should avoid Hurricane Mountain Road. Crews are allowed at the start/finish area; pacers are not permitted. Entrants are expected to have completed a hilly, moderately technical trail race of at least 10 miles or have sufficient mountain experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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