Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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| Trails: |
West Ridge Trail, Skyland Trail, South Ridge Trail, Clark Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, November 13, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Surprised, but delighted, to find the gate still open, saving the road walk. No one else there when I started. Three other cars in lot when I left. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good shape. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
Are you kidding? |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
A pleasant morning walk, though I avoided taking the South Ridge to Rimrock b/c of NH hunting season, electing instead to do a shorter loop via the section of Skyland from just before Cliff's Bridge to Rimrock. That's a nice, under-used, section of trail. Coming up the cone via the Clark helped avoid the wind, though it was pretty breezy coming down the upper W. Ridge. I brought poles and light traction, but didn't use either -- only a little ice on the trails, easily avoided. But the higher, ledgy sections of the West Ridge, between the bridge and where you break completely into the open, do have some sections of wet rock. Not a problem today, but will ultimately require traction to surmount. Great views from the summit -- could see the whole range -- despite a somewhat cloudy day. |
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| Name: |
V. W. Henningsen |
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| E-Mail: |
vwhenningsen@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-11-13 |
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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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