"A" Hike June 18 Eisenhower

Seven hikers climbed to the summit of Eisenhower (4780) on Tuesday June 18. We hiked the Edmands Path. The hikers were Pam, Bob, Dick, Doug, Frank, John and Larry, a new hiker with OTHH. Bob and Pam continued along the Crawford Path to the summit of Pierce (4310).

With the threat of rain that we have experienced so far this season, it was well worth the hike to get phenomenal 360 degree views from the summit of Eisenhower. Looking to the north along the Presidentials, we could see Jefferson (4k), Clay, Washington (4k), Monroe (4k) and Franklin. To the east was Isolation (4k). To the southeast was Kearsarge North (52WAV). Immediately to the south were Pierce (4k), Jackson (4k) and Webster (52WAV). Further south were Passaconaway (4k), Whiteface (4k), the Sleepers, Sandwich Dome (52WAV), the Tripyramids (4k), Carrigain (4k), the Hancocks (4k), Osceola (4k) and East Osceola (4k). Tecumseh (4k) just peaking above the saddle between the Osceolas. And Chocoura (52WAV) was visible in the distance. To the southwest were Hale (4k), Tom (4k), Field (4k) and Willey (4k). Further away were the Twins (4k), the Bonds (4k), Layette (4k) and Lincoln (4k). Looking north and slightly west were Starr King (52WAV), Waumbek (4k), Cabot (4k) and The Horn (52WAV). Far, far away in Vermont, we could see Camel's Hump and Mansfield. These mountains are on the Vermont 4000 footer list and are 75 miles from Eisenhower. For ski areas, we spotted Cranmore, Attitash and Bear Peak, Bretton Woods and the North Peak of Loon.

The hikers above are Doug and Bob at the summit of Eisenhower. Pic by Pam.

The hikers above Dick, Doug, John, Larry and Frank at the summit of Eisenhower with Washington in the background.