| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Firescrew, Mt. Cardigan, Mt. Cardigan South Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Manning Trail, Mowglis Trail, Clark Trail, South Ridge Trail, Hurricane Gap Trail, Cathedral Forest Trail, Holt Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, July 23, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The lot was nearly full when i arrived shortly before noon. Shem Valley Road (dirt) is in good condition |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged or easy hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Noted recent blowdown removal on the Manning Trail. There are several blowdowns remaining one very large pine that a well beaten path around it has been made. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Not bad today with the wind blowing |
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 | Comments: |
It had been a while since I had been to Cardigan so the classic loop fit the bill nicely. Trails were dry with a few damp areas and just a trace of mud. The ledges on Firescrew and Cardigan were dry and grippy today so now worries of slipping. A couple large summer camp groups on or near the summits today. Spectacular views all around.
There was a group of people near the trailhead cutting trees so use caution as you pass. It looked like they were cutting ash trees presumably removing dead trees due to the Ash Bore Beetle.
Mostly sunny and windy today with temps in the 70s and lower humidity. |
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 | Name: |
Skidder |
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 | E-Mail: |
stephen.kidder@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-07-23 |
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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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