Mt. Eisenhower - Edmands Path, Eisenhower Loop - 8-17-2011

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Eisenhower, NH

	Trails:	Edmands Path, Eisenhower Loop

	Date of Hike:	Wednesday, August 17, 2011

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Fee Lot at trailhead was full today with cars overflowing out along the road - given 12 noon start lucked into a spot in the lot.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Small Brook up top easily crossed though rocks pass crossing are a bit wet

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	In excellent shape!

	Dog-Related Notes:	Lots of dogs out on the trails today enjoying themselves - recent rains have left many small runoff streams up high on Edmands meant lots of water today!

	Bugs:	Were out on Edmands heading up with a few trying to bite but none on the descent

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Another excellent day - nice clear skies and mild temps - a perfect day to be up in the southern presidentials - apparently many other people thought the same as the crowds were out not only here but all along the presidentials. Edmands damp down low from the rains. There was some water/mud on Edmands above the small brook crossing up top left over from the recent rains - enough to get your boots a little wet and muddy but nothing of great concern. Something a bit out of the ordinary - As I headed up the eisenhower loop there was an army helicopter doing loops around Eisenhower - It had actually set down on the summit when I reached the top - they hung out for a few minutes and then took off - maybe practicing touchdowns? Met a nice family from Ottowa that went up ammonusuc and came down crawford to Eisenhower and then down Edmands - gave them a lift back to their car. I hope they enjoy the rest of their vcation!

	Name:	Brian from Maine

	E-Mail:	brobert1@maine.rr.com

	Date Submitted:	2011-08-17

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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.