Trip report
Mount Crawford Hike
Hiking/Walk DATE: 10/10/2009 - 10/10/2009
Trip/Event Location: Bartlett, NH
US
Trip Leader(s): Gandalf
Max # People: 15
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I'm not making any money running this trip
Difficulty Level: Moderate
We've had requests to do this hike again as a foliage hike since the views from the top are outstanding!!!
Total Distance: 5.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 2100 feet
Amount of time: 4 hours
Park Fee: $3
Trip Report/Photos
It turned out to be a beautiful fall day for this hike! We headed up on the Davis path, a former bridle path, cut 15 years before the Civil War in 1845. Bemis Bridge, a foot bridge over the shallow Saco River is quite impressive!
We got going around 12:15pm and it took 2 1/2 hours for us to get to the top. It is 2.5 miles to reach the summit.
We emerged from spruces on open ledges, which we followed for a good stretch and had great foliage views of the surrounding mountains! We saw about 30 hikers on the trail during the course of the day.
On the summit it was very windy so after enjoying the expansive panorama we found a sheltered spot for lunch. Great hike, great views including colorful foliage, with not too much effort, highly recommend it!
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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event
- Jon and Mike Thank you for spoiling me with such a visual feast. Finale at your place with nice group of people was almost a luxury. Please spank me next time if we go up to 'Broke back mountain' again. Cheers for our like minded wishes - liketodo
- Mike & Jon, Thanks for hosting this trip. It was well worth the 5 hour drive. Great hike, great foliage, great group of guys. See you on a future trip - Goshen Rich - goshenrich
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