Mts. Pierce and Eisenhower Hike
We went over misty Pierce and Eisenhower and it was so good for the soul while we looked for rainbows with sunny hearts!
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Written by Gandalf
We went over misty Pierce and Eisenhower and it was so good for the soul while we looked for rainbows with sunny hearts!
We started the day in partly cloudy skies that yielded to dense fog, walked boldly into the windswept rainy Eisenhower summit, rested and had lunch in a sheltered col, and looked forward to a hot cup of coffee once we finished. This 9 mile, 6.5 hour hike was absolutely a day for finding and conquering ourselves, more so than these mountains. It was challenging and the second half of the hike was like going to a water park and just accepting wetness. We did find a ghoulish halloween mushroom on the way down!
John came back to our house to chat beside the fireplace and enjoyed one of Jon's delicious home cooked meals! Thanks to our small group that made this mountain adventure enjoyable!
Mike and Jon
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This peak foliage adventure is bringing us to Mounts Pierce and Eisenhower, both NH 48 four thousand footers, located in the Presidential Range!
We will start the hike on Crawford Path, one of the oldest maintained footpath in the United States. This first section is a moderate and steady ascent to Mount Pierce [4310']. Just before arriving to the summit, we will enter in the exposed alpine zone. From there, we will be enjoying great views of Mount Eisenhower and Washington if the weather will cooperate. From Pierce to Eisenhower, we’ll keep going on the ridge via Crawford Path and keep following the huge cairns. This second section of the trail has many open ledges and offers wonderful views in many directions until… we arrive to the summit of Eisenhower [4780'] where we can appreciate a fantastic 360 view, with a closer look to the Mount Washington and friends. We will return down the way we came up.
The entire loop is about 8 miles with 3050 feet elevation gain.
It's easy to maintain social distancing on the trails as everyone hikes at their own pace but for the initial meet and greet, please have a face covering with you until we get started. Also, please respect each other’s space. When we pass other hikers put your face covering back on and move off the trail. As with all places nowadays, please stay home if you're sick or have been around anyone sick.
We will be travelling above treeline in October so winter like conditions this time of year can occur so be prepared! Travel above treeline offers unique challenges to any hiker. Please have the appropriate gear/clothing to travel above treeline this time of year and the appropriate amount of layers to keep your core body warm. We recommend hiking boots, wool hat, gloves [hand warmers if your hands get cold easily], and NO COTTON. Carry at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks.
After The Hike: Everyone is invited back to our house for dinner It’s BYOB and all we ask is $10 to reimburse us for food costs. You are invited to use our showers and freshen up into clean clothes.
Lodging Option: Bunk beds are available at our house near Waterville Valley, NH for Friday at $25 and/or Saturday night at $35 per night that includes dinner. Coffee/bagels each morning and linen/blankets/towels are provided. We have limited space in the fridge to store your beverages/food so it's best to bring a small cooler. Space is limited so email ASAP to reserve a bunk!
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