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Sunday 11/02/2008
Route: Highland Center->Mizpath Hut via Crawford Path ->Dry River via Mt. Clinton Trail → Last river crossing of Dry River Trail ->River Crossing of Mt. Eisenhower Tr -> Crawford Path via Mt. Eisenhower Tr → Mt. Clinton Road via Edmands Path ->Highland Center via Mt Clinton Road
Generally speaking, the trails were as good as they can be below 3000 ft, very icy but still passable without crampons between 3000 ft and 4000 ft, covered with a thin layer of snow offering cushioning and tracking above 4000 ft.
I hiked the Dry River Trail on Saturday to the junction of Mount Clinton Trail. The suspension bridge is still closed. I found a spot 0.3 miles upstream to hop across the river, but on my way back I slipped into the river to get shoes full of water.
Mt. Clinton Trail was surprisingly easy to follow until about 1 mile from Dry River where I missed a brook crossing but found the next one and regained the trail. Having a copy of or remembering the description of the trail regarding the brook crssoings would be very useful. In large part, the trail is a small brook of its own. At the end of the trail, there was no easy spot to cross Dry River and I managed to pole vault into waist deep water. I think it makes more sense to find a shallow spot and wade across the river than spending a lot time bushwhacking on the bank to search for a good hopping spot.
The last crossing of the Dry River Trail near Shelter #3 was very easy. The river crossing of the Eisenhower Trail was also very easy though waterproof boots are needed.
The Eisenhower Trail was very easy to follow and hike. Somehow it had more snow than ice compared with other trails with similar altitude.
The Edmands Path was heavily traveled.
At the junction of Eisenhower and Crawford Path, I met a group of three hikers who were coming down from Mt. Washington after hiking there from Mizpath Hut. They told me it was an easy hike. The trail condition was similar all the way to the summit – thin layer of snow.
Special Equipment Required:
Hiking poles – very useful.
Crampons or stabilizer – helpful for many icy sections but not necessary.
Your name: Hong
Your E-mail address: [email protected]
Route: Highland Center->Mizpath Hut via Crawford Path ->Dry River via Mt. Clinton Trail → Last river crossing of Dry River Trail ->River Crossing of Mt. Eisenhower Tr -> Crawford Path via Mt. Eisenhower Tr → Mt. Clinton Road via Edmands Path ->Highland Center via Mt Clinton Road
Generally speaking, the trails were as good as they can be below 3000 ft, very icy but still passable without crampons between 3000 ft and 4000 ft, covered with a thin layer of snow offering cushioning and tracking above 4000 ft.
I hiked the Dry River Trail on Saturday to the junction of Mount Clinton Trail. The suspension bridge is still closed. I found a spot 0.3 miles upstream to hop across the river, but on my way back I slipped into the river to get shoes full of water.
Mt. Clinton Trail was surprisingly easy to follow until about 1 mile from Dry River where I missed a brook crossing but found the next one and regained the trail. Having a copy of or remembering the description of the trail regarding the brook crssoings would be very useful. In large part, the trail is a small brook of its own. At the end of the trail, there was no easy spot to cross Dry River and I managed to pole vault into waist deep water. I think it makes more sense to find a shallow spot and wade across the river than spending a lot time bushwhacking on the bank to search for a good hopping spot.
The last crossing of the Dry River Trail near Shelter #3 was very easy. The river crossing of the Eisenhower Trail was also very easy though waterproof boots are needed.
The Eisenhower Trail was very easy to follow and hike. Somehow it had more snow than ice compared with other trails with similar altitude.
The Edmands Path was heavily traveled.
At the junction of Eisenhower and Crawford Path, I met a group of three hikers who were coming down from Mt. Washington after hiking there from Mizpath Hut. They told me it was an easy hike. The trail condition was similar all the way to the summit – thin layer of snow.
Special Equipment Required:
Hiking poles – very useful.
Crampons or stabilizer – helpful for many icy sections but not necessary.
Your name: Hong
Your E-mail address: [email protected]
