Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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| Trails: |
Holt Trail, Clark Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff (Cathedral Forest Trail) |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 18, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
AMC lot, no issues. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hoppable |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdowns on Holt Trail and Clark Trail. It's a shame the AMC severed ties with the volunteer Cardigan Highlanders. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Holt Trail not recommended due to steep ledge scrambles that could damage pads, as well as tendon damage from over compensating claws to try to get a grip. |
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| Bugs: |
No issues if moving. |
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| Comments: |
Loop is snow free. Most of the Holt Trail ledges were dry (trail is not recommended for descent, or for those who don't like heights). Clark Trail is increasingly eroded. |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-18 |
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| Link: |
https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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