| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Eisenhower and Pierce, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Edmonds Path and Crawford Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, October 26, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No cars at 8:15 a.m. in the lot at Edmands Path trailhead on the dreamily paved Clinton Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
At 2.5 miles on Edmands Path, the water crossing has some ice. Some of our party rock hopped while others put on microspikes. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail conditions overall good. No blowdowns. Cording to protect alpine plants on Pierce in place. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One very determined leashed dog pulling his person up the Crawford Path. |
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 | Comments: |
What a day! The drive up I-93 was stunning with early morning sun hitting the remaining foliage and clouds creating beautiful light. The clouds were moving fast in a brisk wind as we left the woods on Edmands Path, summited Eisenhower and headed over to Pierce. Windy but not dangerous. Mt Washington and other Prezzies in full glorious view.
No long sections of ice or mud. There are small intermittent sections of ice from the water crossing mentioned above to the intersection with Crawford Path. Not bad as of now. No ice to speak of from Eisenhower summit to Pierce and down Crawford Path.
Quiet day on these beautiful peaks. Only saw fewer than 10 people. |
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 | Name: |
Betsy B |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-27 |
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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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