Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Firescrew, Mt. Cardigan, Mt. Cardigan (South Peak), NH |
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| Trails: |
Manning/Mowgli's/West Ridge/Skyland/South Ridge/Hurricane Gap/Clark/Holt-Clark Cut-off/Holt/Manning |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Cars lined the road near the lodge for 100 yds when we left at 1:45pm. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No problem. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blowdowns, all easily circumnavigated. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Dog City! |
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| Bugs: |
No Blackflies! Nice breeze probably kept them down. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Lost: All the baggage of the last few months. Found: New peace of mind. |
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| Comments: |
Hikes like this really remind me that I love the lower, bald rock peaks of the Whites like Chocorua, the Baldfaces and Cardigan! Although we've climbed this several timeswe managed to cover new ground again today by going up the Manning Trail and over Firescrew. |
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| Name: |
Kevin, Judy and Emma |
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| E-Mail: |
kevin@ghostflowers.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-04-24 |
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| Link: |
https://ghostflowers.smugmug.com/White-Mountain-Hikes/FirescrewCardiganSouth-Peak/11948640_T3Chd |
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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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