Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cardigan (South Peak), NH |
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| Trails: |
Holt Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff (Cathedral Forest Trail), Clark Trail, Hurricane Gap Trail, South Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 12, 2011 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Primary lot at the AMC Cardigan Lodge was completely full early this morning -- still room in the secondary lot. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Not an issue. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in good shape. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Plenty of running water in brooks, streams, etc. |
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| Comments: |
Friday night's rain froze into sheets of ice that then received a couple of inches of snow; Microspikes were helpful on the open ledges, etc., this morning. Some of this may thaw out later today at lower elevations, but will probably remain as ice higher up. |
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| Name: |
Pancks and Tesco Heaney |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-11-12 |
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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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