Hike Mt. Pierce and Eisenhower
When:
Saturday, Aug 31, 2019 9:00a -
6:00p
Saturday, Aug 31, 2019 9:00a -
6:00p
Where:
Mt. Pierce and Eisenhower
Mt. Pierce and Eisenhower
Boston, MA
Admission:
Unknown
Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trips-search?id=33670
We'll be hiking two 4,000 footers in the Presidential Mountains, Mt. Pierce and Eisenhower. Mt. Pierce is 4,311 ft., while Eisenhower is 4,780 ft. The summits offer incredible views of the other summits on the Presidential Mountains and the surrounding peaks in the White Mountains. We'll be hiking via the Crawford Path to the Webster Cliff trail to summit Pierce, while continuing on the Crawford Path and Mt. Eisenhower loop to summit Eisenhower. The total hike will be 8 miles out-and-back.
Expectations
You are expected to have a map of this hike downloaded on your phone and/or on paper; I am not your personal guide. We will hike together and stay together. You do not need extensive hiking experience to join, but you must have all of the gear listed below - no exceptions. Please let the group know if you have any activity-induced asthma or other condition; it's your responsibility to bring the appropriate medication. You do not need extensive hiking experience to join, but you must have all of the gear listed below - no exceptions. You must be in physical condition that allows you to move non-stop if needed for multiple hours at a time up steep grades. Please let the group know if you have any activity-induced asthma or other condition; it's your responsibility to bring the appropriate medication.
What to bring
1) Hiking boots or similar sturdy trail footwear (no sneakers)
2) 2 liters of water
3) Food and snacks
4) Map of this hike (available on AllTrails, Google Maps, etc)
5) Sun block
6) Bug spray
7) Hat & sunglasses
8) Rain coat
9) Non-cotton clothing and socks - think athletic clothing
