Event Location: near Bretton Woods/Carroll NH
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Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Max # People: 10
Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level:
Strenuous
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Join us for this 6.4 mile snowshoe to the summit of a prominent 4000-foot peak in the Presidential Range...Mt. Pierce (4312'). We will take the Crawford Path up to the summit of Mt. Pierce with its relatively open summit. The bare area on the north side of the summit has fine vista looking onto the Presidential ridge to Washington and Jefferson! There is approximately 2400 feet in elevation gain. The Crawford Path is among the least aggressive trails to a 4000-foot peak:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-pierce-via-crawford-path
Depending upon the group, weather, timing, etc., we might continue on to Eisenhower. This would make it 8.7 miles, with 3323 elevation gain:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-pierce-and-eisenhower-via-crawford-path
We’ll keep a moderate pace. Regardless, this is an in and out hike, anyone can turn and head back to the parking area at any point during the hike. Micro Spikes should be sufficient but if there is a recent snowstorm, then we'll need snowshoes. We’ll monitor the weather and trail conditions and send an update by Thursday the 12th.
What to wear/bring: Please have the necessary winter gear/clothing needed to hike this time of year including the appropriate amount of layers to keep your core body warm. We recommend winter hiking boots (over regular), definitely micro spikes, wool hat, gloves, hand warmers, warm layers and no cotton. Carry at least 1-2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. Again, Micro Spikes are required and we may need snowshoes. You might wanted to be prepared and strap your snowshoes onto your pack using bungee cords in case they are needed.
As you pass the exit for Lincoln, continue on I-93 N for 11.9 miles. Take exit 35 to merge onto US-3 North toward Twin Mountain. Follow US-3 N for 10.3 miles. Turn right onto US-302 and follow US-302 East for 8.4 miles where you'll drive by Bretton Woods Ski Area and the Mt. Washington Hotel. The Crawford Path parking will be on the left, across the street and just before the AMC Highland Center. Take the left and go a short distance up the Mt. Clinton Road (beyond this, the road is closed). The map point for the trailhead itself is: 6HFQ+G7 Bretton Woods, Carroll, NH
If the parking area is full, you can park along Route 302 or at the Highland Center or and walk back over. I drive a white Honda CRV with plate 4464vz.
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous
