Trails Used

Langdon, Parker

Trail Conditions

Notes

I had seen reports of wasps in a couple different places on this hike, I did not come across any thankfully. A couple hiking ahead of me stopped due to a bear and cub. Waited a few minutes, and they had moved on. Great views on a clear day at summit. Good location for viewing some of the Presidentials, other 4000 footers, as well as 52 with a view mountains.

Parking

Very small lot, room for 2-3 cars. Not too far across the street a lot more parking available.

Water Crossings

Almost none, very small stream

Trails Used

Mount Langdon Trail, Mount Parker Trail

Trail Conditions

Parking

very small parking lot that can fit 2-4 cars, but there is overflow parking across the street

Water Crossings

very easy rock hops

Wildlife

Other than a bee at the summit there weren't too many out

Also on this trip

Trails Used

Mt. Landgon Trail, Mt. Parker Trail, Davis Path, Stairs Col, Rocky Branch, Jerich Road

Trail Conditions

Notes

There is NO water from the moment you leave the car to nearly the bottom of Stairs Col. Langdon shelter only had still water, be cautious if out for a longer day. Top of stairs col is a bit rugged, further down is not so bad. Very nice trail, relatively easy to follow. Just clear it's not used much! pics/details below

Parking

Limited parking on covered bridge roads, be cautious of the no parking signs between the TH and the house to the lookers right

Water Crossings

The big crossing of Rocky Branch was very doable prior to the rain.

Also on this trip

Trails Used

Mt. Landgon Trail, Mt. Parker Trail, Davis Path, Stairs Col, Rocky Branch, Jerich Road

Trail Conditions

Notes

There is NO water from the moment you leave the car to nearly the bottom of Stairs Col. Langdon shelter only had still water, be cautious if out for a longer day. Top of stairs col is a bit rugged, further down is not so bad. Very nice trail, relatively easy to follow. Just clear it's not used much! pics/details below

Parking

Limited parking on covered bridge roads, be cautious of the no parking signs between the TH and the house to the lookers right

Water Crossings

The big crossing of Rocky Branch was very doable prior to the rain.

Trails Used

Mount Langdon Trail, Mount Parker Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Trail was easy walking, quiet and dry. Even with the thunder and rainstorm Tuesday night, nothing to report.

Parking

Plenty of parking between trailhead and actual lot

Water Crossings

One easy crossing

Wildlife

Yes

Also on this trip

Trails Used

Mt Stanton Trail, Mt Langdon Trail, Mt Parker trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Beautiful views. Very relaxed, straightforward walk.

Parking

Just enough for three cars at the Mt Stanton end. We were #2 at 9 am.

Water Crossings

All stepovers

Wildlife

Black flies starting to appear, but as long as we moved, they didn't bother us. Same when we sat on ledges with a breeze.

Trails Used

MT Langdon Trail, MT Parker Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

A pleasant hike on mostly root and rock free trails. There were wet leaves and mud down low, but easy to navigate around. Even with the afternoon rain, the conditions didn't worsen. No trace of snow or ice on the trails. I wore my trail runners for the first time this season and had no issues.

Parking

There's space in the parking area for 3 cars. I parked beside the road.

Water Crossings

Easy to rock hop.

Wildlife

Saw a few black flies, but no biting.

Trails Used

Mount Langdon, Mount Parker

Trail Conditions

Notes

I really enjoyed this trail with its mix of easy, moderate, and steepish sections. The trail is not especially rocky or rooty and there are switchbacks! Trail is in really good condition and the views are great! I posted pics in 52WAV Facebook group.

Parking

A few areas to park near TH

Water Crossings

Several minor ones crossed in one or two steps, another that was easily cross-able on rocks/logs

Wildlife

None that interacted with me

Trails Used

Davis Path, Bemis Ridge (trailless), bootleg trail to Mount Hope, Razor Brook Trail (abandoned)

Notes

Traverse of trailless Bemis Ridge from Mount Hope to Mount Crawford via Davis Path. Followed old bootleg trail and bootleg traces in lower section, then bushwhacked along ridge through open hardwoods and conifers. Located view ledges on both Mount Hope and along ridge towards Crawford. Davis Path lower section noted as steep and badly eroded with recent AMC trail crew improvements of rock steps. Round trip to Crawford via Davis Path is 5.0 miles with 2100 feet elevation gain.

Water Crossings

Bemis Bridge crosses Saco River at start of Davis Path

Wildlife

Spruce Grouse observed on Crawford spur trail, bear tree encountered on ridge, well-used bear tree noted

Trails Used

Mt. Langdon trail and Mt. Parker trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Had sun all the way up with light winds. At the summit lookout as soon as I walked out got hit with 30 to 40 mph gusts for a few minutes then it calmed down to almost no wind. Fantastic views of Crawford, Stairs and Resolution. Mt. Washington was gorgeous.

Parking

Parked at the Mt. Langdon trail head on Cobb Farm road.

Water Crossings

All water crossings easily accomplished.

Wildlife

They are starting to come out. Got buzzed by only one dive bombing midgie about half way up to the summit.

Trails Used

Mount Langdon Trail, Mount Parker Trail

Trail Conditions

Equipment

Notes

Extended bushwhack excursion on western slopes of Mount Parker in Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness. Left trail approximately 1.5 miles in and traversed northwest across Oak Ridge and Mount Parker slopes. Encountered two ledge bands with limited views until reaching a ledge with panoramic views of Razor Brook valley and surrounding peaks. Summited Mount Parker via bushwhack and descended via Mount Parker Trail. Round trip via Mount Langdon and Mount Parker Trails: 7.8 miles, 2800 ft elevation gain. Late spring conditions (reference to ASAP - April Snow Avoidance Program) with sunny, crisp weather.

Parking

Drove via Bartlett due to Bear Notch Road closure

Water Crossings

Multiple small stream crossings crossed during bushwhack traverse; wet section near start of Mount Langdon Trail

Trails Used

Mt Langdon Trail, Mt Parker Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

There are a few brief stretches of mud and a trace of snow from yesterday's squall, but otherwise just dry trail all the way. Mt Washington and the Presidentials were freshly snow-capped, making for a nice view. I didn't see a single other hiker all day.

Parking

small lot for 3 cars but plenty of road parking if needed

Wildlife

nope

Also on this trip

Trail Conditions

Notes

Mostly snow-free conditions with small snow patches (~20ft) about a mile from summit. Low cloud ceiling but no rain during hike.

Trails Used

Mt. Langdon Trail, Mt. Parker Traik

Trail Conditions

Notes

Aside from about a 10’ stretch of very depleted—it’s about 2” thick at the deepest point—stretch of monorail at about 2,600’, there is no snow or ice remaining here as of this morning. Nothing on the trail, nothing in the trees. Great alternative to the unstable monorails on the four thousand footers!

Water Crossings

All easy to cross

Trail Conditions

Equipment

Notes

Snow towards the top and sections of icy monorail. Bare booted the whole thing.