Walking the Trails: Mount Eisenhower Oct 13th

A late start leaving the cape at 7 am, we got lost a bit on the way, ended up asking the AMC shop better directions, found the right road and down we went. Edmand's Path is the trail we decided to take early this week since it had a direct loop to Eisenhower and Pierce. Edmands, is really nice and easy, alot of things to look at. This first entire section is mostly gravel and leaves with several plank bridges over small creeks. Not a giant incline but a nice relaxing pace, of course I lagged behind to take lots of picture well my fellow hikers waited up on me several times.


Most of the entire lower part is like this.

As you begin to get higher, you start to get more rock trails, found on most of the White Mountains, nothing very stressful on the knees. I did notice these rocks were not as slippery as previous hikes I have done before, even if they were covered in water. I really enjoyed this climb as I walked with two girls who were from florida, they had done the Notch the day before, we traded stories as we walked, they were intrested in my Black Diamond poles, really nice people. As we got to the higher mid section were the water fall was, they waved farewall and headed back towards the bottom. They were tired from the day before. After catching up with my fellow cape hikers, we passed many different people all so friendly "A hello, amazing day out, enjoy the summit." And people wonder why I fell in love with hiking, this type of vibe is exactly what I need. Mid way you can start to see over all of NH, and some amazing views of the surrounding peaks.

About mid way up, hanging off a tree.

From the mini water fall to the summit base is about a mile left, its a nice rock climb, where the mountain lets out everything built up, surprisingly these were not slippery either, and you can see the end of the trees getting shorter and shorter. This trail goes around a bend to the bottom base. You can take a left to Pierce, or a right up to Eisenhower peak. We took the Peak trail here, and on the bottom we met some really nice ladies who were repairing the trail, I stopped to talk to them for a few, they had adopted this section of the trail. I asked to take a picture of them, thanked them for helping keeping the very trails I was walking on safe for all the people who use them. Super friendly I wish I got there names to thank them better in this blog.


AMC fixing up the trails. Thank you.

Finally the last stretch to the peak, not bad, lots of wooden stairs, and what really feels like walking on beach sand. On the top is a rare red moss, and the summit peak has no markings, just a carine up to show, yes you were here. We sat down had a nice lunch, shared a victory beer, and enjoyed the amazing view. This being so late in the day we walked to the bottom where the path to Pierce is, discussed time, and not having a real trail map, said we can come back another day for Pierce. Overall the views on the top are so worth going, and the company I had made the day. I would say if you get the chance this is a nice one day hike 7 miles, take it if you get the chance.