Mt. Pierce (attempt) - Crawford Path - 2-20-2020

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Pierce (attempt), NH

	Trails:	Crawford Path

	Date of Hike:	Thursday, February 20, 2020

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Plenty of parking in Clinton Rd lot, Highland Center and on 302 near train station.

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts

	Recommended Equipment:	Snowshoes

	Water Crossing Notes:	All small brooks had snow bridges.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	The trail was in great shape. No blow downs. Several areas needed a slight crawl from bent over trees.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Saw one dog who was having a ball.

	Bugs:	No mosquitoes baby!

	Lost and Found:	None


	Comments:	I was the first one up the trail. My first time on the Crawford Path. It was in great shape. Encountered a few low drift areas that I broke. Weather was cold but very nice. Got to treeline and the wind and weather changed dramatically. Put on a full mountain gear. Trail quickly turned into drifts 3-6 feet tall. It was hard to follow the trail. I had not done this trail before and was solo so I decided to turn back to be safe. I passed about two dozen people on the way down. Many without snow shoes or traction. Trail got some post holes and chewed up some. Awesome day on the oldest trail in America!!!!

	Name:	Ken Doucette

	E-Mail:	kendoucette@rcn.com

	Date Submitted:	2020-02-21

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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.