| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cardigan, Firescrew, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Manning Trail, Holt Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff, Clark Trail, Mowglis Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, April 21, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
On Thursday with the Lodge closed for April, I was the only car when I arrived and only one other when I left. Another hiker arrived after me and passed me and left before I got back also. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Brook crossings were bridged or easily hoppable, Manning Trail in many spots had water running down it |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A couple who came up from the west. |
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 | Bugs: |
too cold and too windy |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
IMO, Manning trail beneath the ledges should be re-routed as it follows the fall line and is quite eroded. In many spots its rocks and roots that have had the dirt washed away as it comes straight down the hill in several spots. The upper section is great as it and the Mowglis go over all the open ledges. The Mowglis could use a couple more paint blazes and cairns
Very brisk and glad I had my shell. Snow on the steep descent in spots on Mowglis necessitated glissading in spots. First time here for me. Missed with the Holt Clark connector left the junction with the ski trail and ended up climbing the ski trail to its intersection with the Clark Trail. Sku trail had less snow on it so did not put Micro]s on until I was on the Clark. Going down Manning in some spots of the upper parts was snowy enough to put spikes on and off a few times. |
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 | Name: |
Mike P. |
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 | E-Mail: |
mapaggioli4000@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-22 |
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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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