Julia Sidman

Julia Sidman

Graveyard Fields-Black Balsam Knob Circuit

05/22/19

This is a great hike with lots of beautiful views and can definitely be done in one day. We camped in Ivestor Gap which is less than halfway I believe, leaving more to be hiked for the second day. If I backpack this loop again, I would probably start by going up the Mountains-to-sea trail first and ascending black balsam (etc.) on day one and THEN camping in Ivestor's gap. The trails are not maintained and very washed out, making for some thorny, treacherous footing. Bring LOTS of water as there really is no water once you pass Ivestor's Gap.

4.0