| 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: |
Friday, January 31, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot on Mt. Clinton Rd was nicely plowed. Around 9:00 when I arrived, there were already ~5 cars in the lot, but still plenty of room. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are a few, but all very manageable. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw one happy pooch out today. Her owner commented that every time she got worried that her dog was getting cold, the pup would dive into the snow and roll around. I'm not sure how it would be on the summit, though. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing |
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 | Comments: |
Note: Mizpah Cutoff at Crawford Path was NOT tracked out as of noon today. If it's in your plans, bring snowshoes! Also, clear tracks ended at the summit of Pierce and turned back, so if you're looping, bring snowshoes!
Crawford Path was in great shape. I mostly used spikes on my way up, but based on a recommendation, switched to snowshoes about 0.25 miles from the summit while it wasn't windy and I had good tree cover. For what it's worth, it might have been OK in spikes, but snowshoes were nicer. I wore them the rest of the day contributing to the packing of the trail (at least 10 people helped with that today; another decent number were in spikes or even in bare sneakers (?!)). Of course, there's more snow coming, but at least we'll have a good base.
The biggest points of discussion today were about wind and views. There were plenty of views at the top; it was gorgeous! There was definitely wind and it was certainly cold, but actually better than on some other occasions. I wasn't wearing goggles and I didn't see others donning them either. I found it possible to lollygag at the summit and take in the vista.
This day was a treat. I usually have 2-3 kids with me on a hike, but my birthday present to myself was taking the day off of work and sherpa-ing for some alone time. It was just me, myself, I, and the mountain today! It made the reunion even sweeter. |
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 | Name: |
OfTheWoods |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-31 |
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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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