Mt. Clinton Road Parking Lot

[MikePS]

Yesterday (12-12) the road was untouched. Does anyone have any information about policy changes regarding plowing to the lot? This would be a significant loss of spaces if this lot is not going to be open anymore. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike

 

[1HappyHiker]

This same thing happened at about this time last year (click HERE for link). I don't know if it's the same situation, but last year this was caused by the Forest Service's snow plow being temporarily out of service while it was in the shop for repairs.

 

[bryan]

i've always preferred to park at the highland center lot anyway. when the clinton lot is plowed i've used it, but the other is nice and close to warm "facilities" and a place to gear up if it's particularly windy. never gotten any sort of hassle about not being a "guest".

bryan

 

[erugs]

It wasn't plowed as of Saturday morning, but by afternoon I could see that cars had traveled in, though that portion of the trail had not been broken out. Our group parked at the Highland Center.

 

[BobC]

Like bryan, I've also always parked across the street at the Highland Center even in the summer, or just off the road (if it's plowed well enough in winter) right next to the Highland Center but closer to the old Crawford Depot building. I've heard that the Mt. Clinton Rd. parking lot is a bad place for break-ins, and I feel more secure across the street where it's more out in the open.

 

[bobandgeri]

Can't speak for CLinton Road lot, but the Crawford station lot was plowed out as of Sat afternoon.

 

[Paul_Bear]

In the past, I've also used the Highland Center lot on occasion when unable to access the FS lot. I believe it is posted for use by hotel guests only. Has anyone ever had a problem using the Highland Center lot for a day hike?

 

[Waumbek]

FS may have been too busy clearing the road of blowdowns from the recent storm to plow the lot (if they actually plow the lot):

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/conditions/