Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Firescrew Mountain, Cardigan Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Manning Trail, Mowglis Trail, Clark Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff, Holt Trail (loop) |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking on Shem Valley Rd at AMC lodge |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Not an issue |
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 | Comments: |
Picked this hike from one of the routes in the 52WAV list on summitsmarts.com. Going counterclockwise on this loop was excellent - going up the steep Manning Trail and descending the more gentle Clark Trail. Views on the way up Firescrew and from its peak were great as were those on Cardigan. Didn't come across too many people on the trail, and a reasonable number at the top, allowing everyone to spread out and enjoy the cool breezes and 360-degree views. |
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 | Name: |
Touch the Clouds |
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 | Date Submitted: |
2025-09-29 |
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 | Link: |
https:// |
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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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