| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Holt Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff, Clark Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, April 14, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
AMC sign missing for Shem Valley Road. First part of that road a little muddy, but fine thereafter. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Significant crossings are bridged. Small crossing at beginning of Holt-Clark Cutoff was a little tricky, but hoppable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some deadfall remaining. Cut out three blowdowns on Holt-Clark Cutoff. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
A few flying around, none swarming or biting. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Snow started 100 feet past the parking lot at the AMC Cardigan Lodge. Put on snowshoes right away, as barebooting was more work in the soft snow. Consistent snowcover, generally 6-12" deep on trail, all the way to Grand Junction. First portion of Holt-Clark Cutoff had extended barespots (muddy in places), but deeper snowpack returned soon thereafter. 1-2 feet higher up, monorail in places, spring snow in others, snowshoes recommended. Some blue ice that was soft today, but could be firm in early AM. Took off snowshoes at the fire warden's cabin for ascent up bare (sometimes wet) ledges to summit. Downhill ski trails apparently do not have top to bottom cover anymore. Didn't see any wildflowers. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-04-14 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/mtcardigan-2011-0414.php |
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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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