| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cardigan, Orange Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Access road, West Ridge Trail, Clark Trail, South Ridge Trail, Skyland Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 19, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Access road has a couple of downed trees. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A couple very small crossings. No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Completed this hike with a 10 year old and 6 month old lab. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Went up West Ridge to the peak. Bare booted 75% of the hike today. Spikes were much appreciated in some sketchy spots. Only ones on the peak, very windy, exposed skin was cold. Came down Clark and South Ridge trail to Cardigan South Peak. From there we wanted to add a little distance so did the 2 mile out and back on Skyland Trail to Mt Gilman. Back to South Ridge and all the way down and back to West Ridge. Back down the access road to where we parked by the gate. Snow shoes were not needed though may have been helpful in a couple spots on Skyland. South Ridge coming down was very sketchy in one area, very steep. The puppy was afraid and had to be carried. 7.5 miles total distance. Awesome day and great hike. Would highly recommend. Be ready for wet feet, bring extra socks, spikes are highly recommend. Snow shoes are not necessary.
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 | Name: |
Jared |
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 | E-Mail: |
Renzonielectric@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-19 |
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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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