| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Pierce, Mt. Eisenhower, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Connector, Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail, Eisenhower Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 29, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot was icy and slushy when I arrived in the AM. There was some melting by the PM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None on these paths |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. There is one tree down across the Crawford Path downhill from the junction with Mizpah CutOff. At this time it is mostly concealed by snow so it is not a problem. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw two dogs that were doing well on the Crawford Path |
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 | Comments: |
The snow is softening. There are many postholes from bare booters. Some postholes in to spruce traps were about three feet deep. The surface of the snow in some sections is rough and requires some care in foot placement to avoid tripping. Snowshoes are recommended especially to the north of Mt Pierce. Up to Mt Pierce one can generally stay on the surface with MicroSpikes if one walks the middle of the compacted trail.
Met and conversed with many hikers today. Great views from many vantage points including both summits. One man was hiking the Presidential traverse today and intends to hike Owl's Head tomorrow to complete all NH 48 peaks this month. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-03-29 |
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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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