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Mt. Cardigan
Orange, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the West Ridge Trail
Route: West Ridge Trail
Trail was wet from overnight (and heavy early morning) rain. No snow or ice on the trail this evening (a few minor patches nearby up high). Mild temperatures, but strong winds on the summit.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Cardigan |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Monday, November 18, 2013 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,760' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Cardigan |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:29 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,760' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,155' |
| Distance: |
1.5 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,430' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:23 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,465' |
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The West Ridge Trail trailhead
Looking at Newfound Lake from Mt. Cardigan
The sunset as seen from Mt. Cardigan
Directions to trailhead: Take Burnt Hill Road up to the green Cardigan Mtn post next to the access road gate. If access road is closed, park across the road from the gate; otherwise, there is parking at the picnic area.
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