| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cardigan (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hilt Clark |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 14, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
road in excellent condition. parking overflow on this long weekend |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Skis |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
one bridge over frozen stream |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
just fine |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw a few tearing along |
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 | Bugs: |
zip |
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 | Lost and Found: |
zip |
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 | Comments: |
Lovely light snow for most of the day, eventually clearing partially. temps fine when moving through the forest.
Although trail somewhat packed lower down, as one goes higher, snow gets more and more loose; snowshoes and skis did well, spikes not so much (as we learned despite advice at the headquarters).
Just above junction of Clark and Hurricane, a spread tangle of ski tracks caused us to fail to find Clark trail going farther. As alternative, went past High Cabin to S Summit.
Kestrel readings: T=10F W=5 mph WC= 3F
Good to get OUT ! Lots of skiers. |
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 | Name: |
jacksons NNEOS |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-14 |
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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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