HIKES & EVENTS

Mt. Crawford Hike

Hiking/Walk

DATE: Feb 09, 2019
END DATE: Feb 09, 2019

Hike/Event Location: Bretton Woods NH

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Gandalf
Thornton, NH United States

Meeting Time: 10:30 AM

Max # People: 15

Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Hike Difficulty Level:

Moderate

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Summary

At 3119 ft., Mt Crawford’s location makes it a wonderful vantage point from which to view the White Mountains!

Mt. Crawford is reached by the Davis Path, one of the oldest hiking trails in the White Mountains. The trail was completed by Nathaniel Davis in 1845 as a bridle path to the summit of Mt. Washington. The trail fell to disuse in the 1850's and was brought back as a footpath in 1910 by the AMC.

Mount Crawford has magnificent views of Mount Washington and of the ridges that extend south of it, of Crawford Notch, and of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The hike to its summit is short, but steep.

The round trip to the summit of Mt. Crawford is 5.0 miles with 2,100 feet of elevation gain.

YOU MUST DRESS FOR WINTER CONDITIONS WHICH MEANS NO COTTON CLOTHING. Dress in layers of moisture-wicking clothing. YOU MUST ALSO HAVE WATERPROOF WINTER HIKING BOOTS ALONG WITH SOME FORM OF TRACTION DEVICE TO PARTICIPATE. Traction devices include Hillsounds, MICROspikes, or Crampons (No Yak Trax).

SNOWSHOES MAY BE NEEDED IF THERE WAS A RECENT SNOWSTORM…we’ll let you know. Bring lunch and water. A thermos of hot beverage is nice at the top and hand warmers for your gloves. Ask questions if you're not sure of what to wear.

Après Hiking Dinner:  Everyone is welcome to join us back at our house in Waterville Valley to relax beside our fireplace views of the Sandwich Mountain/Mad River [BYOB and bring snacks] followed by one of Jon's delicious dinners. We ask $10 per person to help pay for our food costs. Showers are available so bring a change of clothing to make your visit with us more comfortable.

Lodging Option: Bunk beds are available at our house [with Wi Fi] near Waterville Valley, NH for Friday and/or Saturday night. It’s $25 for Friday night and $35 for Saturday that includes dinner. Coffee/bagels each morning and linen/blankets/towels are provided. Space is limited so email ASAP to reserve a bunk!

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

The large Davis Path Trailhead parking lot is located on US 302, 5 miles south of Willey House/Crawford Notch State Park and 12 miles west of Route 16. The Notchland Inn is located almost directly across the street.

Trip Leader

Gandalf

Outdoor Fitness Level: Very Strenuous


Thornton, NH


United States
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Outdoor Fitness Level: Very Strenuous


Thornton, NH


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