| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Holt Trail, Cathedral Forest Trail (Holt-Clark Cutoff), Clark Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, July 2, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were not an issue. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There's still the large blowdown just before the Croo Bridge over Bailey Brook -- it's been there since later winter/early spring -- but nothing else of note. There's a small blowdown midway between PJ Ledge and the Ranger Cabin -- a herd path has developed around it. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
A couple of deer flies down near the AMC Cardigan Lodge, but nothing other than that. |
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 | Comments: |
Some sections of this route up Cardigan are perpetually muddy/wet even during a dry spell -- after the recent several dry days, they've just about dried out (amazing). Even the ledges were dry, another bonus. A beautiful morning up on top today, but very windy (30 mph sustained). NOTE: plenty of bog laurel in bloom on the West Ridge Trail just below the summit -- it's at peak right now. |
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 | Name: |
Anthony Hayward |
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 | E-Mail: |
info (at) barkingcat (dot) net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-07-02 |
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 | Link: |
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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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