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Summary: Climb Edmunds Path - one of the easiest paths into a NH 4 thousand footer. Some rough spots close to reaching the intersection with the Eisenhower Loop - you find great views of Mt Washington on that area. Just upon reaching the intersection, turn left to zigzag climb Mt. Eisenhower. Caution, it is mostly exposed terrain (no trees) from here to Mt. Pierce (Clinton): could be cold and windy. Upon reaching Eisenhower, enjoy the spectacular, specially the presidential range mountains. Then continue south through the AT / Crawford Path. You will find an intersection towards Mt. Pierce (Clinton). Climb it for 0.1 mi, bag another NH 4K peak, and then return to the Crawford Path, and climb down to the parking lot. About half a mile before reaching the parking lot there is a beautiful waterfall you may want to enjoy. Trailhead: Rt 93, exit 35. Take Rt 3 North for almost 10mi, then Rt 302 East, untill the Crawford Notch parking Area on the left (past Breton Woods). Leave the "finish car" there. Right next to the parking lot you find Mt. Clinton Rd. Follow it for just over 2 miles untill you find the Edmunds Path parking lot at the right. Leave the "start" car there, and start your hike. (Lat:44.24932 Lon:-71.39095) Trail Guides for Eisenhower and Pierce (Clinton) : White mountain guide 27th edition by Gene Daniell and Jon Burroughs (AMC) (AMC) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: WMNF (603) 528-8721 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jose Anes, who has posted 25 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by kpmmbm on 10/31/2009 did this hike in July and it was crystal clear day, the views are spectacular
Reviewed by Paul P. on 2/9/2009 Completed the loop on Feb. 7, 2009 from Rt 302 up the Crawford Trail to Mt Pierce then over Mt Eisenhower returning via Edmunds Trail and Mt Clinton Road. Ideal day to hike the exposed portion of the Presidentials (20's & wind 30+ mph). Eisenhower quite icy. Highly recommend crampons. Crawford Trail was packed down and easy to climb with boots. Edmunds Trail quite deep with loose snow. Hard to traverse, even with snowshoes near the top. Outstanding views from both peaks. Total walk in winter is 10 miles because Mt Clinton Rd is closed to traffic and have to walk back to lot at Rt 302
Reviewed by kpmmbm on 12/4/2008 Nov 2008. Mt Pierce only due to rough trail and windy, snowy, weather. No views today but an enjoyable hike none the less. Round trip to Pierce summit from Mt Clinton road (portions closed in winter) took approx 5.75 hours
Reviewed by Bob on 8/23/2005 Hiked this recently with my Golden Retriever "Amber". Very enjoyable and great weather. Your elevqation gain is way off. It is about 2950' total. A good variation is to go across Pierce and down to visit Mizpah Springs Hut and then take the Mizpah cut off back to the Crawford path. It only addds about .4 miles to the hikle. If you have only one car as I did the 2 mile walk along the Mt. Clinton road back to the Edmunds Path trailhead is easy. We did it in 35 min. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Hampshire Hiking, New Hampshire Trails, New Hampshire Hikes, Coos County Hiking, Coos County Trails, Coos County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
