| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Pierce, Mt. Eisenhower, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Connector, Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail, Eisenhower Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 6, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of parking off mt. Clinton rd across from AMC
Bring $5 for parking fee |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First River had bridge
Lots of rock hopping
Unavoidable streams on trails
Melting snow created large pools of cold water on trail between Pierce & Eisenhower |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of dogs on trail. Dog friendly. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
My sunglasses |
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 | Comments: |
Your Socks are Going to Get Wet! That’s the theme of this hike right now. First river passable because of bridge. Trails were pretty wet the whole time. At about 3,000 ft needed spikes for monorail. Very windy once past tree line. Pierce summit was protected by trees. Good place for lunch. Ridge trail from Pierce to Eisenhower was somewhat protected by trees. It was a slushy mess though. My feet were completely submerged in water and no way around it until we started climbing Eisenhower. Views were great on the way up. Small waterfalls running down trails. Wind was crazy at top. Felt like I could get blown off (fyi-winds were not predicted to be that strong). Could not stay up there for long but good some great pics of Washington. Did not attempt to continue down Edmands.But these are the facts. Hike 9 miles, 8 hours with many stops for outfit changes and eating. |
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 | Name: |
JMo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-06 |
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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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