| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mount Cardigan, Firescrew Mountain, Cardigan South Peak and Rimrock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
West Ridge to Mowglis trail, to Clark to South Ridge to West ridge |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking at winter lot, on Brunt Hill road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Running Water on South and West Ridge Trails |
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 | Comments: |
Typical late winter / early spring hiking. Ice was soft during ascent due to warm temps then firmed up midmorning once temps dropped below freezing. Microspikes worked the whole route but advise against descending West Ridge because of technical footing due to ice build up and running water. Trail easily lost between Cardigan and Firescrew due to ice and snow covering blazes and knocked over cairns. Keep aware of soft marsh areas and tree wells if off trail.
If new to winter hiking, this is a good introduction mountain with an exposed summit. |
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 | Name: |
Bryan |
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 | E-Mail: |
bpgalante@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-18 |
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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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