Mt. Pierce, we'll take Crawford Path, the affords the quickest ascent of the mountain, heading straight up from Crawford Notch. From the parking area on the Mt Clinton Road, take the Crawford Connector to the main trail. This reaches the ridge and then turn south on the Webster Cliff trail for a short distance to the summit, for a total distance of 3.2 miles. We will raise the flag from 12:00-2:00pm. For the way down we can loop past the hut by using the Mizpah Cut-Off then the Webster Cliff trail, returning along the Crawford Path for a loop of 6.6 miles.

Trailhead Parking: The traihead for the Crawford Connector is located off Mount Clinton Road, off of Route 302, in Crawford Notch.  The Mount Clinton Road is near the AMC's Highland Center on the other side of the road.   

From Boston, central and south-central New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord, etc.):

1. Take Interstate 93 North to Route 3 North (Exit 35).
2. Take Route 3 North to Route 302 East (near Twin Mountain).
3. Take Route 302 East approximately 8 miles, then turn left on to Mount Clinton Road. [If you reach the AMC Highland Center, you've gone too far]. Almost immediately turning onto Mount Clinton Road, take your first left into a large parking lot.  

From eastern and southeastern New Hampshire (Portsmouth, etc.):

1. Take Spaulding Turnpike North to Route 16 North.
2. Take Route 16 to Route 302 West (in Glen).
3. Take Route 302 West approximately 10 miles to the Highland Center. Then 0.2 miles after, then turn right on to Mount Clinton Road. Almost immediately turning onto Mount Clinton Road, take your first left into a large parking lot. 

From Portland, Maine: Take Route 302 West approximately 10 miles to the Highland Center. Then 0.2 miles after, then turn right on to Mount Clinton Road. Almost immediately turning onto Mount Clinton Road, take your first left into a large parking lot. 

Lodging Option: Mike and Jon were nice enough to offer their home for the weekend. There are 8 bunks available with linen for both Friday and Saturday night at their house in Waterville Valley for $20 each night. There are also tent platforms available. You can use the kitchen facilities and store beverages/food in the fridge.  Contact me or Carlos to RSVP. SPACE IS LIMITED TO EIGHT GUYS.