| 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: |
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Crawford Connector lot clear. 1 car at 7:00, 4 cars in pm |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
2 step-overs and 1 duck-under on Crawford Path |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Eva had a great day. |
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 | Comments: |
Hillsound spikes sufficed from start to finish, even with the mild temps. Some deep postholes up high on Crawford Path near Pierce and also the first section from Pierce to Eisenhower, but easily avoidable. Some hard ice above treeline, but Hillsounds were fine. Lots of bare rock on the ledges makes it a little challenging, on and off ice/bare rock.
A cloudy day with limited views, but a great day on Eisenhower & Pierce with footing surprisingly firm throughout. Only light wind above treeline and no rain. Met 1 group of 2 who hiked Jackson-Pierce-Eisenhower and only 2 other hikers on Crawford Path who were looping Pierce and Jackson - that's it. Quiet trails! Felt and looked like April... but felt lucky to be out there on a day when the forecast was not that promising. |
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 | Name: |
Donna D |
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 | E-Mail: |
winnie@vermontel.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-05 |
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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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