Warm temperatures and crystal clear skies afforded the opportunity to hike one of the 4000 footers. We took a familiar and favorite drive to Crawford Notch to hike Mt Pierce (4311 ft). The temperatures were in the high 50's when we left the parking lot just opposite the AMC Highland Center. We followed Crawford Path to the summit of Mt Pierce. Crawford Path is the oldest continually maintained hiking path in the US and is popular approach to many of the Presidential Sumits. The summit of Mt Pierce offered amazing views and we enjoyed the company of a few fellow hikers. We returned to the car via the Mizpah hut which is closed in the winter but offered an open sheltered spot for lunch. We rejoined Crawford Path for an easy return to the car. While we hoped to be skiing, a 4000 footer in September-like weather is not a bad way to spend our Christmas vacation!
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