Mount Pierce stands at 4,310 feet and is toward the southern end of the Presidential Range. From its summit, you get sweeping views north toward Mount Eisenhower and Mount Washington from a mix of alpine scrub and rocky ledges. Named after Franklin Pierce, the only U.S. president from New Hampshire, it’s a must stop if tagging all the peaks along on the Presidential Traverse, or those looking for a challenging day hike.

Vincent Reboul

April 5, 2022

Hiking

walking on the "Presidential Range", expect to find the names of the presidents of the United States.

This peak, which was once called Clinton, was renamed Mount Pierce.

To reach it the steep Crawford trail awaits you.

Vincent Reboul

November 1, 2023

Running

Walking on the "Presidential Range", expect to find the names of the presidents of the United States.

This peak, which was once called Clinton, was renamed Mount Pierce.

To reach it the steep Crawford trail awaits you.

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1. The Presidential Traverse — White Mountains

33.0km

11:32

2,340m

2,150m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. The Presidential Range via Crawford Path Trailhead ( Mounts Pierce and Eisenhower ) – White Mountains

17.1km

06:23

910m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Mount Webster, Jackson, Pierce, and Eisenhower loop — Crawford Notch — White Mountains

20.1km

07:20

1,060m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,300 m

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Location: Coos County, New Hampshire, United States

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1. The Presidential Traverse — White Mountains

2. The Presidential Range via Crawford Path Trailhead ( Mounts Pierce and Eisenhower ) – White Mountains

3. Mount Webster, Jackson, Pierce, and Eisenhower loop — Crawford Notch — White Mountains

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