Winter NH48: Pierce and Eisenhower
December 21, 2025

Start/End: Crawford Notch, Rt. 302

Peaks: Pierce (4,310'), Eisenhower (4,780')

Elevation Gain: 3,325 ft

RT Mileage: 9.36 mi

Duration: 5 hours, 32 minutes

Snow/Ice Difficulty: Grade I

For my first hike of the winter, I returned to Pierce and Eisenhower after more than three years. Last time, I had intended to ascend the Crawford Path all the way past Eisenhower to Monroe, but was forced to turn back due to high winds and poor trail conditions. This time, I had no such intentions. If successful, my sister would also be finishing her 48 today. Read more...