| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Eisenhower, Mt. Pierce, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Connector, Crawford Path, Eisenhower Loop, Webster Cliff Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, December 21, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Crawford Connector trailhead. Plenty of room in AM and in PM. Access road and lot had been plowed. Outhouses open. Fee area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No unbridged crossings on this route. Some drainages were open, but were easily crossed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large blowdown on CP below Mizpah Cutoff, easily passed. A couple of small leaners on CP below Mizpah Cutoff. I can't say I noticed much blazing, but today the tracked path was obvious. Signage seemed okay. In many areas cairn-age is small and minimal. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one pup today. |
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 | Bugs: |
No issues. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One medium traction device (stabilicer lite?) was hanging on the sign at junction of CP and WCT. |
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 | Comments: |
A fine Presi day to start the winter. I hope there are many more like it from now 'til March 20. Today I was able to bareboot all the way to Eisenhower, tip-toeing around a few icy spots. I opted to wear microspikes for the descent. CP to WCT was well packed, with just a skiff of snow from late yesterday. CP on ridge was a mix of early season conditions - some bare-ish spots, a mostly adequately packed footway, and a few shallow drifts, none of which were conducive to postholing. Carried snowshoes and crampons, but did not see the need to use either today. With the start of winter, here is a shout-out of thanks to those who maintain the trails, those with experience who gladly share their knowledge with others less skilled in mountain craft, and those search and rescue professionals - paid and volunteer - who stand by to help when lack of luck or lack of judgement lead to mishaps. Best wishes to all for a safe and enjoyable winter. |
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 | Name: |
PeterC |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-21 |
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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. |
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