Baldface Scramble
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Baldface Scramble : White Mountain National Forest, Chatham NH
Baldface Scramble is a trail running event held from a field at Baldface Farm / Copeland Field off Route 113 in Chatham, NH (Evans Notch). The event offers two distance options:
- 29 km
- 14 km
Both routes cross the Baldfaces with exposed sections, steep ledges, panoramic viewpoints and single‑track trails. The long route comprises two loops, adding an additional loop that goes over Mount Meader. The 29 km course includes one staffed aid station located at the start/finish field; 29 km runners pass this aid station after completing the first loop. The 14 km course is a single loop with no on‑course aid stations.
The course description notes scrambling on the Baldfaces and sections fully exposed to weather; the organizer lists mandatory gear including 2 liters of fluids, 400 calories of food, a windbreaker or rain shell, and a space or emergency foil blanket. GPX navigation on a watch or phone and a water filter are strongly recommended. There are no pacers allowed; drop bags are not available on course but may be left at the start/finish.
Parking and the staging area are on private property accessed via a long driveway off Route 113. Entrants are asked to have prior experience: completion of a hilly, moderately technical trail race of at least 10 miles or equivalent mountain experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
