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Mount Pierce hike (& potentially Mount Eisenhower)
LikesTrees posted a comment on an event: Mount Pierce hike (& potentially Mount Eisenhower) 16 hours ago
Hear you on desire to go. Desire is a good thing imo. Monorails will be solid. Wind speeds 80mph midday then picking up - temps teens and falling makes for “full conditions “ with the snow. Pierce by Crawford of course mostly woods, so if we are all ready for this and know what we are signing up for, I am probably good to go. I am also open to an 8am start if you want to get a jump on things because wind speeds lighter earlier ( 60 lol). Look forward to hearing what y’all want to do
dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Mount Pierce hike (& potentially Mount Eisenhower) 20 hours ago
I wasn't thinking about the wind plus fresh snow. I too want to give it some thought. Let's plan on making a decision tomorrow but not too late. If just the 2 of us Russ yes we can start earlier.
dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Mount Pierce hike (& potentially Mount Eisenhower) 20 hours ago
https://trailsnh.com/ is saying New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible Friday night. On Saturday -Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. https://www.mountain-forecast.com/ Saturday morn to day for the summit is 19-21 degrees, wind chill 5 to-8.
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SEP 27
Member Report Benton, NH

Black Mountain

Saturday • Sep 27, 2025 •
Magical Adventure immersed in Fired UP Foliage
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