Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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| Trails: |
West Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 27, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
40-car lot full, 20 cars on the road |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All as good as ever. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are extremely muddy and need a rest for at least 10 days to allow them to dry out and keep erosion to a minimum. Please see notes, below, in comments section. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
dozens, all friendly |
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| Bugs: |
Note the date and place we hiked. Any questions? |
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| Comments: |
PLEASE STAY OFF CARDIGAN TRAILS FOR AT LEAST TEN DAYS IF THE WEATHER STAYS DRY.
We found 60+ cars on arriving at West Ridge Trail. Three days rain/snow has turned the calendar back at least a month. Long stretches of mud, heavy foot traffic, considerable widening. We cleaned the drains this Spring and they were working, but what these trails need is a rest. No amount of trailwork this side of paving it all can keep an earthen footpath dry after rains, and 80+ percent of the walkers today were tourists in street shoes who avoid mud that hikers go through. |
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| Name: |
Creag nan drochaid |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-27 |
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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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