Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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| Trails: |
West Ridge Trail, Ranger Cabin Trail, Clark Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 10, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
0.8 mile roadwalk from gate (Canaan side of Cardigan) to trailhead.
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Snow bridges and two wooden ones |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two small blowdowns on Ranger Cabin Trail; two cairns on West Ridge Trail have lost upper stones to frost(?) or vandals after 4 years. Repairs in spring. |
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| Comments: |
Gorgeous warm sunny day, light breeze from SE. Walked from cars to warden's cabin 1 hr 10 mins. w/ 30-lb pack. Easiest hiking of the season. Eight skiers + 6 hikers summited from noon-2:30 while I was there. Wind increased around 2 PM but views just too perfect to leave. Finally descended 2.3 miles to cars in 1 h 40 m.
All trails I hiked had snowshoe tracks, so starting as early as we can while the temps are near freezing makes for best footing. I did well with hiking boots, gaiters, and Hillsound trail crampons. |
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| Name: |
Creag nan drochaid |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-10 |
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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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