Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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| Trails: |
Manning Trail, Holt Trail, Clark Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff, Hurricane Gap Trail, Ranger Cabin Trail, South Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The main reason for posting this report: Shem Valley Road is being regraded this week, and a short dirt section of it near Brock Brook and the old red schoolhouse, west of the intersection with Knowles Hill Road, is being paved. As a result, expect access to the AMC Cardigan Lodge to be interrupted during regular work hours until the weekend. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing of note. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing of note for regular maintenance -- but along flat section of Holt Trail just past first set of rock steps west of Croo Bridge and opposite Elizabeth Holt Falls, the log/rock cribbing supporting the trail continues to slowly fall down the hillside. |
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| Comments: |
The main reason for posting this report: Shem Valley Road is being regraded this week, and a short dirt section of it near Brock Brook and the old red schoolhouse, west of the intersection with Knowles Hill Road, is being paved.
As a result, expect access to the AMC Cardigan Lodge to be interrupted during regular work hours until the weekend. |
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| Name: |
Pancks and Tesco Heaney |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-10-09 |
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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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