| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Pierce, Mt. Eisenhower, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail, Eisenhower Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, April 17, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Highland Center empty today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no crossings of note on this route..a couple of the cross over rivulets on Crawford Path just about ready to go tho solid today |
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 | Comments: |
change of plans driving north as it seemed too good a day for the Cats. Crawford Path had a couple of inches of powder on very solid base. Above Mitzpah cutoff more apparent monorail which was narrow but solid today. Areas of severe postholing where some had ventured off on their own way. I little icier towards Pierce and we put on spikes there. Cairn just starting to poke out of the snow on pierce. Headed to Eisenhower trail a mix of some fresh drifts, long stretches of soft blue ice , solid monorail and bare rock. Spikes were the footware of choice today in the cold temps. Lots of snow in places and when things warm up again snowshoes would be advised. Stellar views all along the ridge and we stopped often for pics. A little breezy on Eisenhower but strong sun felt nice. Some icy spots on south face of cone a little tricky. Things stayed solid on descent softening only below Gibbs Falls where snow depths are very low. Thanks Sue for a great day out |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub.metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-17 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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