Mt. Pierce - Crawford Connector, Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail - 2-21-2016

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Pierce, NH

	Trails:	Crawford Connector, Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, February 21, 2016

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Plenty at Mt. Clinton Rd... It's a little icy so use care.

	Surface Conditions:	Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Slush

	Recommended Equipment:	Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	All water crossings are bridged with man made bridges and all seeps are frozen solid.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	A few low step overs... No issues.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Crawford path is an easy up for most dogs. Some may have difficulty right now with the ice. If you are hiking with an unleashed dog please have them under voice command and in eye sight... Not everyone likes to be charged by a "friendly" dog. Everyone has a right to hike the trails leashed unleashed... Great to see all the pups out today (2 black labs, a shy healer, and another big white dog). I'm sure all enjoyed the winter conditions.

	Bugs:	I saw one on the Crawford Connector coming up... It looked like a skeeter! Gasp! :P

	Lost and Found:	Nothing lost or found today.


	Comments:	A good hike up to Mount Pierce today... Crawford path is icy down low with building snow up top. You could use snowshoes on the upper trail but you can also get away with just spikes. All water is frozen solid and the path is generally in great shape. An easy up to Mount Pierce. I used today to test some new gear for my LT trip coming in July. Success for the new camera and pack.

	Name:	Mouse and Lil' Nuggetn

	E-Mail:	rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com

	Date Submitted:	2016-02-21

	Link:	https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2016/02/gear-testing-on-pierce.html
		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.