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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 the recent three day monsoon with some areas of pooled and running water. Some wet ledge immediately above the bridge, but ledges above treeline were mostly dry. Encountered no snow or ice. A few areas of late fall foliage colors.
Chilly sunset, but neat to see the snowcapped Franconia Ridge and Presidential Range (as well as a little on Moosilauke).
| 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: |
Friday, October 27, 2017 |
| 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: |
01:29 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,465' |
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The West Ridge Trail trailhead
Looking at the snowcapped Presidentials 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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