Also on this trip

Trails Used

Crawford-Ridgepole Trail, Bushwhack, Cotton Mountain Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Finally did this route after learning about it 20 years ago. We saw a dozen people between Morgan and Percival, otherwise we saw no one else along the rest of the Traverse. Along the way we popped in two bushwhacks to Webster and Northeast Peak of Doublehead. Birds were relatively quiet today but the views were spectacular of the Lakes Region.

Parking

Parked across from trailhead on Sandwich Notch Rd in small pullout. Spotted a car at Cotton Mountain.

Wildlife

A few mosquitoes were around.

Trails Used

Old Mountain Road, Crawford Ridgepole Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Old Mountain Erode was particularly sloppy this afternoon, as an offroad vehicle had been up it recently. Crawford Ridgepole was mostly dry. A few purple violets in bloom. Beautiful afternoon with blue skies and temperatures in the mid 50s.

Parking

Large turnaround atop Mountain Road.

Trails Used

Old Mountain Road, Crawford Ridgepole Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Old Mountain Erode is its usual muddy self. Crawford Ridgepole was mostly dry. Beautiful spring afternoon with partly sunny skies, a breeze, and temperatures in the 60s.

Parking

Plenty of room atop Mountain Road.

Trails Used

Old Mountain Road, Crawford Ridgepole Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Old Mountain Erode was a muddy mess with running water (the norm). Crawford Ridgepole was mostly dry. Another beautiful sunny afternoon.

Parking

Plenty of room at turnaround atop Mountain Road.

Wildlife

Minimal for now.