Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cardigan, Firescrew, NH |
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| Trails: |
Holt Trail, Manning Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 12, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the AMC Cardigan Mountain lodge. No problems. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Some rock hopping, but only where expected. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in good condition, and blazes are well-marked. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
I brought my golden retriever / boxer mix, and she loved it! But I wouldn't take her up Holt again. Marshall did well (better than me and my human friends) on a lot of the rocks, but she couldn't make it up a few of the really steep parts on her own. I ended up giving her a boost, and scrambling up behind her, but it was tricky! If you're bringing a pup, I'd recommend taking the Holt-Clark cutoff and Clark Trail to the summit. |
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| Bugs: |
The black flies are out, but no bites. |
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| Lost and Found: |
I lost my sunglasses! |
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| Comments: |
via Holt; descent via Manning
It was my first time up Mt. Cardigan, and the views did not disappoint! Although I ran into some trouble scrambling up a couple spots, the Holt trail is really beautiful, and I'd do it again (but without Marshall). |
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| Name: |
Beth |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-13 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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