History: Mt. Eisenhower, formerly known as Mt. Pleasant, is named for a former president. As is Mt Pierce, who is named for NH's only elected president.
Peak Elevation: Eisenhower - 4760 ft.; Pierce - 4310 ft.
Elevation Gain: ~2300 ft.
Trail: Edmand's Path, Crawford Path
Length: 7.9 mi
Time on Trail : 0850
Time off Trail: 1420
I'll preface this by saying to check and heed weather reports, especially on the Presidential range. We had a clear day and still had some gnarly winds to contend with.
We started by parking one car by US302 and then driving in on a not-great-condition road to get to the Edmand's Path trailhead. We saw some cars there but not many people on trail, which is only noteworthy because of how many cars were still there when we came back for this car at the end of the day. BTLG, Boomer and I ascended the rocky but manageable path toward Eisenhower first. There was a sign that warned of the open nature of the ridge that spans much of the presidential range, which can have quickly changing weather that can lead to tragic outcomes. Once out in the open we experienced a number of strong gusts but nothing looked like it would snow or precipitate with blue skies on all sides of us. The peak of Eisenhower is very unique, a broad dome with a large cairn marking it's apex. we snapped a few pictures and move onward to Pierce, a wooded peak that still had some view to it but nothing like Eisenhower. The descent to our cars took us down to the Crawford Path trailhead. Doing this hike this way saved us some mileage and exposure.
Photos:
Mt Eisenhower, Mt. Pierce 07OCT16
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