| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cardigan, Firescrew, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Holt Trail, Mowglis Trail, Manning Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at AMC Cardigan Lodge, only 4 other vehicles there when I arrived, 3 when I returned. Shem Valley Road in good shape. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged. Bailey Brook's flow was pretty meager. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One easy step-over on lower Holt, a bit brushy on upper Holt where it enters the scrub. Mowglis and Manning in good shape. A bit more wet and muddy on Manning. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Several hanging around with their people on the summit. |
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 | Bugs: |
Midges thick down low, but once on the ledges and summit, the bugs were practically non-existent, thanks to a light breeze. |
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 | Comments: |
My first time hiking the Sweater, and quite the day I picked for it. A warm start and little wind on my climb, lead to me being a sweaty mess by the summit. The Holt lived up to my expectations, though like anything good, it was too short. Excellent dry rock helped matters. Summit views were great, if a bit hazy, couldn't really make out peaks in Vermont, but could see Moosilauke, Franconia Ridge, and the Sandwich Range. About a dozen people on and around the summit during my stay. Mowglis not marked from the summit, but white blazes easily found and followed north, through the col, to Firescrew. Manning was great as well, alternating between open ledges and scrub, before dropping fairly steeply into the woods, to finish the loop. A long drive, for a great short hike! |
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 | Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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 | E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-06-18 |
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 | Link: |
 https://onapathwithheart.blogspot.com/2014/06/hiking-sweater-61714.html |
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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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