The Iconic Hiking Trail In New Hampshire Is One Of The Coolest Outdoor Adventures You’ll Ever Take
By Ken MacGray|Published January 09, 2024
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Ken MacGray
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Hey! I'm a freelance writer and guidebook author. I've authored "New Hampshire's 52 With A View - A Hiker's Guide", serve as editor of Appalachian Mountain Club's "Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide", and and am co-editor of the "White Mountain Guide", also for AMC. I'm currently beginning work on the 6th Edition of AMC's Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide, which will be published in 2025. I live in southern New Hampshire and can usually be found wandering throughout the state's mountains and forests.
New Hampshire’s early settlers were captured by the allure of the White Mountains right away. In the early 19th century, the Crawford family sought to create a long-distance route from their home to the summit of Mt. Washington and today’s Crawford Path has since become one of the most iconic hiking trails in New Hampshire. Let’s take a closer look at its earliest section from Route 302 to the summit of Mt. Pierce.
Crawford Path, while well-traveled as one of the most iconic hiking trails in New Hampshire, is still very much a White Mountains path. Hikers should be well-prepared for changeable conditions and to turn back in the event of poor weather. For more information, visit the White Mountain National Forest website and consult the AMC White Mountain Guide.