| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Firescrew, Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Manning Trail, Mowglis Trail, Clark Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 18, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Shem Valley Road is in a terrible condition. Extremely muddy and with deep ruts on all uphills, cars getting stuck. Currently not passable to small cars and even big trucks having significant difficulties getting through. Cardigan Lodge diverting guests. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water running high but no issues with crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one, he kept his distance |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Difficult conditions. We spiked all the way with several spots on the ledges where we barefooted because of lack of snow. Warm day, snow melting fast, very unstable and mushy. Not enough snow for snowshoes but sinking in spikes. Lots of bare patches interspersed with snowy patches. Significant icy spots on both trails. Hard to choose the right traction because of the varied conditions on the trail. Unless you’re willing to frequently switch between spikes/snowshoes/crampons, you’ll be miserable some of the time. |
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 | Name: |
Luciska |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-18 |
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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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