| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Firescrew, Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Manning Trail, Mowglis Trail, Clark Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff, Holt Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 14, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in lot along road to AMC center, seems like there is spaces for about 12 cars (or more ) in each lot. Plenty of space today. About 8 cars on arrival around noon, and 5 when leaving around 3:30. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water everywhere. Lots of rock hopping up the watery (running water) path. Some mud as well. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape, well blazed and easy to follow. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Coop had a great hike, lots of water to quench his thirst, and snow to roll in. Met a friendly golden doing the same loop. |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Fun hike for a Sunday. Started later since it seemed that the winds would decrease slightly after noon. But, we didn't have the early sunshine. Trails were quite wet, as expected, with standing and running water, wet rocks, wet leaves. Once on the exposed rocks, the presence of ice and running water made traversing a challenge. Pockets of snow and a few very small drifts up to 4" were scattered throughout the upper elevations. Spikes came out to help with traction. It was helpful that several hikers had passed on the trails before us, and left footprints in the snow showing the best route. In several locations there were large puddles of water to add to the challenge. On the other hand, the snow on the trees was a welcome sight and quite beautiful. Elevation matters, and it was almost winter at the summits. About a dozen other hikers on the trails. |
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 | Name: |
CookiesOnTop |
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 | E-Mail: |
schwarzmc at yahoo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-11-14 |
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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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