| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Pierce, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Connector, Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, November 16, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Fee lot with toilet facilities. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The Gibbs Brook is crossed on a bridge. All other crossings are minor drainages that are easy to step over |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in good condition |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
I did not use traction until I was uphill of the Crawford Path - Mizpah Cut-Off junction. One can use the rocks, roots, dirt, or flat spots on the ice to carefully ascend to the junction. Thereafter I used microspikes that proved to provide good traction on the bare ice or ice thinly covered in snow. The Webster Cliff Trail was not an ice flow as I have seen in some other years. I removed the traction before crossing the bridge over Gibbs Brook so as not to damage the wood. I recommend carrying light traction even if you should decide not to use it. The conditions may change after the Friday night - Saturday precipitation.
Great views up the Presidential Range from the summit of Mt Pierce and other spots in the vicinity of the peak.
Had a nice chat with John Gotowsky on Mt Pierce. Also, had a nice talk with Sarah from Henniker. All of the hikers were having a great time today.
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK@Roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-16 |
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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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