| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Firescrew, Mt. Cardigan, Mt. Cardigan – South Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Manning Trail, Mowglis Trail, West Side Trail, Skyland Trail, South Ridge Trail, Hurricane Gap Trail, Clark Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff, Holt Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 23, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Other than some rutting, the road is on fine shape. Not muddy at all.
No issue parking today. I’d wager a guess that a good chunk of the reason for that is because the Lodge doesn’t officially re-open until next weekend.
Also, there’s an EV charger at the Lodge. Not sure when that was put in, but today was the first time I noticed it. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing of note |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A pretty fresh blowdown on Skyland. Looks like it’s been de-limbed, but will need to be fully handled. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
All looked happy. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Early reports of the demise of Shem Valley Road are greatly exaggerated.
Whole mixed bag of trail conditions today!
Bare/wet trail for the majority of Manning, up until the steep climb before the ledges. Spikes on there to shoot up the snow/ice. Ledges were primarily ice/snow free, but you were definitely playing a game of “is this water or is this ice?” on the wet rock.
Coming down West Side from the summit was no issue, as rocks were dry. Spikes for Skyland as there was enough snow/ice to warrant them. Spikes off for South Ridge, then back on for Hurricane Gap. Hurricane Gap was solid snow/ice for the whole way until the Clark junction. Spikes finally came off for good at that point.
Clouds put on a show today! |
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 | Name: |
Chef |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-23 |
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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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