Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Cardigan, Mt. Cardigan (South Peak), Rimrock, Orange Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Cardigan Mountain Road, West Ridge Trail, Ranger-Cabin Trail, South Ridge Trail, Skyland Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 22, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Winter Parking lot full mid-day - very difficult to find a spot |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
none - no issues |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
excellent shape |
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| Comments: |
Excellent hike. Very wintry/windy/low vis and icy on the summit - wanted to head northbound but didn't want to spend time trailfinding under those conditions to headed to the Ranger's Cabin and down the south side. Main trails well-broken out; trail to Orange Mtn had very deep snow (unbroken). After an out and back on that trail, it is not well-consolidated but at least you can follow it. Some very deep drifts on the uphill sections. Crossed many animal tracks on that section and saw a moose there - yay! Lots of skier traffic all over the summit ledges. |
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| Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-03-22 |
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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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