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2.7 miles
Distance
-2,307 ft
Descent
01:01:25
Avg time
-2,307 ft
Altitude change
1,931 ft
Altitude min
4,238 ft
Altitude max
4,238 ft
Altitude start
1,932 ft
Altitude end
-16.1%
Grade
-50.8%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
01:01:25
Avg time
Crawford Path - Up Details
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Global Ranking#124729 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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OSM Way
Crawford path is considered the oldest continuously maintained footpath in the United States. The first section, leading up Mt Pierce (Mt. Clinton) was cut in 1819 by Abel Crawford and his son Ethan Allen Crawford. In 1840, Thomas J Crawford, a younger son of Abel, converted the footpath into a bridle path, but more than a century has passed since it was used regularly for ascents on horseback. The trail still mostly follows the original path, except for the section between Mt. Monroe and Westside Trail, which was relocated to take Crawford Path off the windswept ridge and down past the shelter at Lakes of the Clouds.
From the Junction just north of the Mt. Pierce summit to the summit of Mt washington, Crawford Path is part of the Appalachian Trail and blazed in white. (On Trailforks this section is called AT - Crawford Path, and the section from the Mt. Pierce summit down to Crawford Notch is referred to just as Crawford Path.)
source: White Mountain Guide, P 38
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The main parking area at the south end of this trail is located on the west side of Clinton Road, 0.1 mi. north of its junction with US 302. The former parking lot on US 302 has been closed, and Crawford Path hikers are requested to use the Mt. Clinton Rd. lot because parking spaces at other lots in the area are needed for the trails that originate from those lots. For historical reasons, the name Crawford Path continues to be attached to the old route of the trail that leads directly from US 302, and the short path that connects Crawford Path to the Mt. Clinton Rd. Parking lot is called Crawford Path Connector.
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Caution: Parts of this trail are dangerous in bad weather. Several Lives have been lost on Crawford Path because of failure to observe proper precautions. For a detailed description of this trail see AMC's White Mountain Guide, P38.
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(44.227770, -71.364770)
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- Mount Clinton Trail 1 mile
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Southern Presidentials
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crawford Path - Up
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Where is Crawford Path - Up located?
Crawford Path - Up is located in Southern Presidentials. It is part of the Southern Presidentials trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.22777, -71.36477.
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How hard is Crawford Path - Up?
Crawford Path - Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Crawford Path - Up?
The trail has 2,307 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,931 ft to 4,238 ft.
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Is Crawford Path - Up a point to point trail?
Crawford Path - Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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