Join us for a 6 mile stroll up the Crawford Path to enjoy the awesome view of Mt. Washington from Mt. Pierce.  The elevation gain is 2417 feet.  The trail is a moderately steep ramp & and possibly will be “stomped-out” since it is a very popular trail.  We will hike 1.5 miles to the Mizpah Cut off Trail then take to right fork to Mizpah Spring Hut. From the Mizpah Spring Hut we hike about a mile to the summit of Mt. Pierce & then hike (or slide) down appx 2.7 miles.  The hike will take about 5 hours.  We will have lunch at the hut or on the summit of Mt. Pierce (elevation 4310 feet).    Dress for winter conditions with waterproof winter hiking boots and microspikes and/or crampons depending on conditions. We have extra few pairs of snowshoes if anybody wants them. Bring lunch and water.  Let me know if you have questions about your wardrobe or accessories.

Optional après hike Pizza & Beer Party at “Bear Pond”: Everyone is welcome to join us back at our house in Sugar Hill, NH after the hike to sit by the wood stoves or hang out on the deck and enjoy the mountain views. We will be having salad, pizza & beer for Happy Hour/Dinner. Showers are available. If you would like to stay overnight, we have some extra bedrooms that can accommodate up to 6 guests.  The house is about 30 minutes from the trailhead near Cannon Mountain.

We will meet at the Parking Lot for the Crawford Connector Trail (across the highway from the AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch).  From Twin Mountain NH (intersection of Rts 3 & 302)- take route 302 east for 8.2 miles, turn left onto Mt. Clinton Road for 0.1 mile & then turn left to enter the parking lot.