Very stoked for this hike, a few weeks ago I met a group of hikers on Mt Waumbek and they were kind enough to invite me along on this hike.
The trail section is one I've thought about but not gotten around to.
The path we took runs from Mt Morgan SSW along the Crawford-Ridgepole path in the Squam Range to Cotton Mtn.
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Apparently there is some coverage in one of the AMC guidebooks ( Southern NH); I can't prove it as I've lost track of mine ... but I found enough online info to feel comfortable about finding my way out of the woods. Even in a group I like knowing more or less where I am ... and where the nearest road is 
The views to the N and NW were somewhat limited on this hike, but there were excellent views to be had at several points where the trail pops out onto an opening.
Of course, Mt Morgan started the show with its spectacular ledge ...
The group split at the Morgan/Crawford junction, with some opting to go ahead toward Cotton, and the rest taking a quick jaunt up Morgan. Though I was just there a few weeks ago, I couldnt resist a brief return. A quick side trip to the northern outlook rewarded with a nice view of Franconia Ridge in early snow ...
I was very puzzled by this view -
I always look for steep and exposed terrain ( likely outlooks to explore!) - there is a small knob to the right, a little above the middle of the picture, that looks like the right side was cut with a knife. Very unusual looking. Blowing up the photo I can just make out that it's a rounded knob with a ridge just behind it, and the ridge has a band of evergreens that just line up with the summit of the knob. The band of evergreens is sharply defined ( maybe an old logging cut) and gives the illusion of a steep cliff ...
We didnt linger as we needed to catch up with the rest of the group.
The trip to Webster was straightforward. The trail was in good shape, the footing generally very good. Though blazes were faded in a few spots, and there were a few side trails, the side trails were brushed in and the correct trail never in serious doubt. If I recall correctly, blazing became more current somewhere along the descent of Webster. I also remember all junctions with named trails being signed.
Past Webster the trail descends, for much longer than I'd anticipated but not steeply. Both the descents of Webster and Livermore had some interesting switchbacks. Just something about how smooth they were - walk, turn, walk , turn, pretty soon I lost my sense of direction and was just meditatively following the trail ...reminded me of walking a labyrinth.
Crossing the Old Mountain Rd ( signed) we ascended Livermore, which was steeper than anticipated but not rough, and not overlong. We passed an interesting granite marker in a stone wall, with "JK 1913" chiseled into it, and "24".
A similar marker was at the outlook of Livermore, with "25" chiseled into it. Have not been able to find anything about these online; they don't align with any town/county/state boundary I could find; possibly an old property boundary? I've seen a few town boundary markers similar to this, but never private property markers. Anyone who knows - I'd love to hear from you!
Reaching the Livermore outlook was a huge unexpected treat. The view from this spot is the most expansive along this hike, except maybe for Morgan.
We took a few minutes to soak it in, then headed for the last peak - Cotton Mtn.
Cotton Mtn turned out to be no softie (
) ... the ascent from this side was rougher than any other section of the trail so far, and steep. Sort of like a middle-of-the-mountain trail section in the Whites, though much shorter - which was fine with me at this point 
The Cotton Mtn summit is wooded but with a limited view available from a little rock outcropping. Descending Cotton was pretty straightforward, good footing with a few steps along the way, eventually spilling out into an old gravel pit and road walk back to the car drop at the Rt 113 trailhead.
I'm pretty picky about weather - I tend not to commit to a particular hike til a day or two ahead of time and I see what the MWO is predicting. Makes planning difficult, so I almost always am solo. But sometimes you just gotta take the chance .. so I accepted the invitation, and was rewarded with a great hike, perfect weather and a great group to hike with.
And since we'd carpooled I didn't have to drive until we reached Concord - which meant I didn't have to pull over for a nap on the way home! 
