| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Pierce, Mt. Eisenhower, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail, Eisenhower Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some low hanging branches between Pierce and Eisenhower but nothing terrible especially considering the deep snow pack |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Hannah had a good day - no issues with the terrain, easy dog trails except for the drifts heading over to Eisenhower but those weren't too extensive (and she's gotten used to it this winter) |
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 | Comments: |
Crawford Path up to Pierce was a sidewalk, no issues - saw the only other people of the day about a quarter mile below the summit, all but two in the group were in snowshoes. Some large drifts just below the junction with Webster Cliff trail, all are now broken out but not well packed. We were the only ones who made it to Ike today - areas of drifting on the ridge, biggest ones were mid-thigh but most were mid-shin to knee height, mostly fluffy snow but some crust to break through here and there. Even in the tree sections we packed down 4-6" of fluffy stuff. Trail fairly easy to follow, though my track might be a bit off in a few short sections on initial descent from Pierce (if they don't get drifted over again). Lots of wind blown ice and styrofoam snow on the Ike loop trail. Winds were a steady 30-35mph on the summit, stayed that way until almost all the way back to Pierce and probably gusted to 40mph a few times. Fortunately we stayed out of the clouds all day and had great views and much more sun and blue sky than forecasted - great day out with Hannah. |
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 | Name: |
Hikes with Hannah |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-02-25 |
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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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