Baldpate from the East (Andover) Side

The trail starts out with a beautiful 1/2 to 1 mile trek next to a series of waterfalls. There are several picnic tables along the way. The trail suddenly gets worse after following the brook for about 2 miles. It is hard to tell the trail from the erosion in the brooks. The vertical gain starts not too steep. This part of the trail is not well maintained. You reach the junction after 3 miles. The trail is easier to follow on the more heavily used one. You may meet other hikers. It is only 1 mile to the summit. You start to have boulders to crawl over as you ascend. The ladders are strategically placed to assist you. You also start to see the beautiful vistas.