Elevation
4,310 ft / 1,314 m
Region
Highlights
- Mt. Pierce was originally named Mt. Clinton after Gov. DeWitt Clinton of New York. In 1913 it was fittingly renamed after New Hampshire's own President Franklin Pierce.
- One of the lower alpine summits of the Presidential Range. A clearing lies on the summit surrounded by krummholz and spruce.
- Summit can be accessed from the west by the Crawford Path. The Appalachian Trail runs north-south over its summit
- The AMC Mizpah Spring Hut lies 0.8 miles to the south.
Routes
103 climbs • 19.0 mi • 7,788 ft gain • 6 hr 26 min
35 climbs • 6.9 mi • 488 ft gain • 4 hr 52 min
11 climbs • 25.2 mi • 8,924 ft gain • 11 hr 40 min
6 climbs • 11.5 mi • 3,578 ft gain • 6 hr 45 min
2 climbs • 9.0 mi • 3,243 ft gain • 6 hr 5 min
Latest climbs

"Started early from the AMC Highland Lodge, then climbed up to Mizpah Hut, summited Pierce, Eisenhower, Franklin, Little Monroe and Monroe. Then dropped the pack and Turkey and I ran the ridge 5 more miles out to Boot Spur and took a peak down in Tuckerman’s Ravine." — wiweasel • Jul 4, 2024
"Great hiking on a fantastic weather day. Enjoyed bright blue skies, very light winds and relative cool, dry temps. Picture perfect. First time on the section of Webster Cliffs from Mizpah hut to Jackson. Although a little wet and muddy, its nice through there with the bogs." — Alohabuffy • Aug 23, 2023
"Molly and I hiked 3 peaks today for her Grid. We headed up Crawford Path to Ike first. We then came back over Pierce and then onwards to Jackson. When we heard from other hikers the river crossing was clear, we came down the Jackson Webster Tr and roadwalked back to the car. Beautiful day out today. We just missed seeing a supply helicopter to Mizpah Hut. " — newenglandwarrior • Apr 21, 2023
"We were hoping for a weather miracle that never came. Snowed all the way up, met with a powerful wind on the summit. About a hundred feet of visibility. Came down to Mizpah hut. A little clearing as we descended, not much." — Alohabuffy • Feb 14, 2023

"2 nd Mt after Eisenhower on a really hot day with Maryellen, Nancy, Tina, and Chris. Ridge walk down, over, and UP! Lots of people on the trail going the other way! Some snow along the way, but no need for spikes. Rock and dirt trail. Nothing too sketchy. " — lfrancois • May 21, 2022
"For Sarah's 48w finish. Our group of 6 headed up the Crawford Path and tagged Pierce. We then continued on and tagged Eisenhower for Sarah's finish. We then came back to Pierce. Molly wanted to get Jackson. So our group split in half with myself, Molly, and Sarah heading on to Jackson. We reached it, then slowly made our way down the Jackson Webster Tr. We then roadwalked back to the car. " — newenglandwarrior • Jan 16, 2022
"Cold day out there. 6 deg at the trailhead, 9 at the summit. Crazy fast blowing winds driving clouds across the space between Pierce and Washington. From clear, to wispy, to dense clouds and then clear again. Not enough snow still to wear snowshoes." — Alohabuffy • Jan 8, 2022
"A Pierce and Eisenhower hike. It was an icy day on the trails. There was some high cloud cover but it was higher then Washington. So I had views today. Hit Pierce and Eisenhower for my Grid. I gridded out both peaks." — newenglandwarrior • Dec 15, 2021
"A gain on my Grid and a Calendar Day challenge. Up the Crawford Path from the trailhead along the road (not Highland Ctr trailhead). Went up to Pierce first, then onwards to Eisenhower. An out and back hike. Beautiful clear day with some chilly winds. " — newenglandwarrior • Nov 5, 2021

"Pierce (27) & Eisenhower (28). Solo.
To close out my annual trip I decided to do another two-fer, one that a friend of mine has been recommending since I started coming to the state to hike. I decided to start at the Crawford Connector Trailhead and do it as an out and back to avoid road walking. I got to the lot around 07:15, paid my $5 to the green box, with only about 10 cars in the lot and another solo guy gearing up. It was promising to be another really clear and pretty day. Car said it was 39° but I just went with long sleeves and left my fleece in my pack.
My legs felt creaky and unwilling, particularly my left quad- I must’ve been favoring that leg without realizing it. Very tense. Knowing I’m faster (but more reckless) without my poles, I stowed them on my pack and got to it.
This trail was just what I needed after a long week of hiking. Dirt and rocks and semi-stream bed hiking with gradual pushes followed by small flat areas to catch your breath before the next one. Every time I told myself I would take a break after the next push, I managed to reset a bit on the next flat area and keep moving. I made good time and was on the flat to the Mizpah Hut that I wa..." — kellieirene • Oct 8, 2021