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Mt. Cardigan, Firescrew
Alexandria, NH, Orange, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking down the Holt Trail
Route: Holt Trail, (Mt. Cardigan), Mowglis Trail, (Firescrew), Manning Trail, Holt Trail
Holt Trail to summit was snow free and mostly dry. Ledges generally dry as well (thankfully...would not want to descend this trail, or attempt it if wet). A few minor muddy areas. Glacier ice on Manning Trail, either side of top of Dukes. Decent variety of wildflowers - bellwort, trout lily, yellow violet, trillium.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Cardigan |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Very Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Firescrew |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
|
Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Monday, May 9, 2011 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,392' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Cardigan |
| Time Elapsed: |
01:00 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,392' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,155' |
| Distance: |
2.2 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,850' |
| Destination: |
Firescrew |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:10 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
3,155' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,064' |
| Vertical Gain: |
184' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
02:51 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,074' |
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The Holt Trail trailhead
Trillium
Looking north over the Firescrew at the White Mountains from Mt. Cardigan
The Mowglis Trail between Mt. Cardigan and the Firescrew
Ragged, Kearsarge, and Cardigan as seen from near the summit of the Firescrew
Trout lily on the Manning Trail
Directions to trailhead: From Bristol, take Route 3A North briefly, then take a left onto Bristol Hill Road. Eventually bear left onto Plummer Hill Road, then take a left onto Thissell Road, then take a right onto Town Pond Road. Town Pond Road eventually joins Mt. Cardigan Road. Mt. Cardigan Road becomes Shem Valley Road at a sharp turn - go straight on it. Parking is located across from the AMC facility. One can also find the AMC Lodge with more ease from Alexandria by following the AMC Lodge signs.
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