| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Pierce, Mt. Eisenhower, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Connector, Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail, Eisenhower Loop, Edmands Path, Mt. Clinton Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 19, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed, but icy. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All still open, but rock hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many blowdowns on Edmands Path (estimate 12-15], but most easy to get around in the snow. Will be more of an issue come spring. Two are right at the trailhead, but most up higher in the 2017 blowdown area. Otherwise good shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A mitten on a post a short way up Crawford Path. |
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 | Comments: |
Interesting weather day with peaks in the clear but overcast above and undercast below. Microspikes on a snow sidewalk to Eisenhower. The traverse on Edmands Path was tricky with a crusty sidehill that was manageable with microspikes. I think this traverse might be challenging with snowshoes. However, from there down to the wet area near the bottom, snowshoes were great. Below that, too bony for snowshoes. The trail hasn’t seen much use. The road has been recently driven by someone (gate is closed) and the snow is shallow so it was a quick walk back to the parking area. |
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 | Name: |
Jay Baxter |
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 | E-Mail: |
Jbaxtermdfacs@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-19 |
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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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