| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cardigan, Firescrew, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Holt Trail, Manning Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 11, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Shem Valley Road was a little bumpy and tight at times but otherwise ok. No issues at the lodge or the lot to speak of. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One minor/moderate water crossing on the way up that caused me to seek a drier route over a few steps off trail. Otherwise minor rock hops. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw several dogs at the Cardigan summit and at least one group I saw on the way down on Manning hiked with one, but would not recommend a dog up Holt. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some at the summit, but otherwise not really an issue. |
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 | Comments: |
Whacked my head on a fallen tree just before. I don't recommend doing that if you can avoid it. Otherwise no maintenance issues to speak of. Trails well marked, signage ok.
Great quick hike. Pretty wet and squishy for most of the way up. Several parts of the slab at the very top of Holt were slick and couldn't really be avoided to stay on the trail. As it was my first time on this one, I didn't feel comfortable veering too far off. Definitely needed to use handholds at times. |
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 | Name: |
Slabsman99 |
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 | E-Mail: |
evanouellette@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-06-12 |
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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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