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Mt. Monroe, Mt. Franklin, Mt. Eisenhower, Mt. Pierce
Chandler's Purchase, NH, Sargent's Purchase, NH, Beans Grant, NH, Harts Location, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Monroe Loop
Route: Unknown trail, Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Mount Monroe Loop, (Mt. Monroe), Mount Monroe Loop, Crawford Path, Franklin Loop, (Mt. Franklin), Franklin Loop, Crawford Path, Eisenhower Loop, (Mt. Eisenhower), Eisenhower Loop, Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail, (Mt. Pierce), Webster Cliff Trail, Crawford Path
After a heat wave, cool temperatures returned for the morning ascent. Good conditions and views.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Monroe |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Heavy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Franklin |
|
Length: |
Moderate |
|
Steepness: |
Difficult |
|
Navigation: |
Moderate |
|
Views: |
Excellent |
|
Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Mt. Eisenhower |
|
Length: |
Moderate |
|
Steepness: |
Difficult |
|
Navigation: |
Moderate |
|
Views: |
Excellent |
|
Crowds: |
Heavy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Pierce |
|
Length: |
Moderate |
|
Steepness: |
Difficult |
|
Navigation: |
Easy |
|
Views: |
Excellent |
|
Crowds: |
Heavy |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Sunday, July 24, 2011 |
| Time to Trailhead: |
00:04 |
| Parking Elevation: |
2,650' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Monroe |
| Time Elapsed: |
02:37 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
2,740' |
| Summit Elevation: |
5,372' |
| Vertical Gain: |
2,732' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Franklin |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:38 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
5,372' |
| Summit Elevation: |
5,004' |
| Vertical Gain: |
100' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Eisenhower |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:58 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
5,004' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,780' |
| Vertical Gain: |
550' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Pierce |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:53 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
4,780' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,310' |
| Vertical Gain: |
420' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
07:19 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
3,932' |
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The trailhead for the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail connector near the Marshfield Base Station
Looking at Mt. Washington from Mt. Monroe
The Monroe Loop between Mt. Monroe and Little Monroe
Looking at Mt. Monroe from Mt. Franklin
The Crawford Path around Mt. Eisenhower
Looking at Mt. Washington from Mt. Eisenhower
The Eisenhower Loop on the way to Mt. Pierce
Looking at Mt. Eisenhower, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Washington from near the summit of Mt. Pierce
Directions to trailhead: To get to the Crawford Connector parking area, Take Route 302 West from Bartlett into Carroll. Just after Saco Lake, take a right onto Mt. Clinton Road. Shortly thereafter, take a left into the WMNF fee parking area driveway and Crawford Connector trailhead. To get to the Cog Base Station in winter, take 302 West from Crawford Notch, then take a right onto Base Station Road. In summer 2011, $5 parking was available at the lower Cog Base Station parking lot. Looking up the mountain from the parking lot, the spur trail to the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail begins up the hill to the right, a bit below two cabins.
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