| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Firescrew, Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Manning Trail, Back 80 Trail, Elwell Trail, Mowglis Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 22, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of spots at the lodge. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few. Ours wasn’t a fan of breaking trail for three miles in deep snow. |
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 | Comments: |
Broke trail from the intersection of Back 80 and the Allieway ski trail all the way to Firescrew in 2-3 feet of snow. Doesn’t look like anyone had been that way all winter. Was going to go down Clark but a nice couple warned us it wasn’t broken out so we just went down Manning which was actually fine.
Mostly well-marked but there were some spots where we were breaking trail and there was a long gap between blazes that threw us for a loop. In summer or with regular travel, it’s not likely an issue.
The snow is still wicked soft despite the traffic, especially on the steeper parts. Manning is pack pretty solid down low.
Saw tons of moose, coyote, bobcat, hare, and other tracks along Back 80. Actually found a moose bed! That was cool to see and the dog loved sniffing it (she’s part hound). |
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 | Name: |
Ian D |
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 | E-Mail: |
iantdurham at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-22 |
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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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