| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Access road, West Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 14, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The access road is closed. There is head-in parking across from the gated access road entrance. It takes about 10-15 minutes to hike to the West Ridge trail head. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
an open stream but no problem crossing |
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 | Comments: |
Microspikes seemed like the best traction to use but I also carried crampons. The trail was moderately icy for the first half with a few patches of water ice. But then it transitioned to major sections of water ice. I had no problem with my sharpened Hillsounds but a group I passed decided to turn around before tree line as the water ice got more aggressive. At tree line I had to remove my microspikes as the ledges were completely ice free all the way to the summit. I put on my wind parka, more head insulation and a face mask balaclava. A bit nippy at the summit with a steady breeze. The fire tower is closed. Given current conditions I recommend aggressive (1/2") sharp microspikes or crampons since there is significant sections of water ice. |
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 | Name: |
dexhiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
dexpcdoc@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-14 |
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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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