Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Brown Mountain, Church Mountain, Grafton Knob, Crane Mountain, Orange Mountain, Rimrock, Mt. Cardigan (South Peak), Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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| Trails: |
Skyland Trail, South Ridge Trail, Clark Trail, West Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 19, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking on the side of the road at Alexandria Four Corners (please don't block any of the roads). |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Crusty ice and snow |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is lightly over grown in sections but isn't too hard to follow if you pay attention. Blazes are white and high up on trees as they were probably painted a long time ago. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Great trail for dogs |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Comments: |
This is a great trail in need of some TLC. This is a great hike comparable to the Belknap Ridge hike. Car Spot would be preferable but it can be done as an out and back if you don't mind re climbing several of the mountains you summit. We camped on Grafton knob so we were able to break the work load up a bit by dropping our camping gear, and hiking out the next day. Lots of evidence of moose activity and bear activity so be prepared. Clark trail up to Cardigan was almost completely dry with a few light streams coming down. |
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| Name: |
Charles |
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| E-Mail: |
Ccormier2@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-26 |
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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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