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Mt. Cardigan
Orange, NH

Mt. Cardigan as seen from Orange Mountain
Mt. Cardigan as seen from Orange Mountain

Location mapSummary
Mt. Cardigan features a bald summit due to a massive 1855 forest fire. Once known as "Old Baldy," the eastern slopes feature non-lift served alpine ski trails. The summit features views in all directions.

Summit Elevation
3,155 feet

Summit Facilities
Firetower.

Trip Reports:
Click on the date for photos, timestamps, and maps.
Date of Hike Trail(s) Length Steepness Vertical
May 14, 2018 Holt Trail, more Moderate Very Difficult 2,074'
October 27, 2017 West Ridge Trail Moderate Moderate 1,465'
May 16, 2017 Holt Trail, more Moderate Very Difficult 1,925'
November 18, 2016 West Ridge Trail, more Moderate Moderate 1,435'
October 26, 2016 West Ridge Trail, more Moderate Moderate 1,435'
October 19, 2016 West Ridge Trail, more Moderate Moderate 1,435'
October 14, 2016 West Ridge Trail, more Moderate Moderate 1,435'
April 17, 2016 Holt Trail, more Moderate Very Difficult 1,925'
November 18, 2015 West Ridge Trail, more Moderate Moderate 1,435'
May 18, 2015 Holt Trail, more Moderate Very Difficult 1,925'
April 5, 2015 West Ridge Trail Moderate Moderate 1,603'
September 12, 2014 West Ridge Trail Moderate Moderate 1,465'
May 18, 2014 Holt Trail, more Moderate Very Difficult 2,354'
November 18, 2013 West Ridge Trail Moderate Moderate 1,465'
June 21, 2013 West Ridge Trail Moderate Moderate 1,465'
May 30, 2013 Holt Trail, more Moderate Very Difficult 1,925'
April 13, 2012 West Ridge Trail, more Moderate Difficult 1,545'
June 30, 2011 Clark Trail, more Moderate Difficult 1,954'
June 5, 2011 West Ridge Trail Moderate Moderate 1,465'
May 9, 2011 Holt Trail, more Moderate Very Difficult 2,074'
April 14, 2011 Clark Trail, more Moderate Difficult 1,954'
August 20, 2008 West Ridge Trail Moderate Moderate 1,465'
May 11, 2008 Holt Trail, more Moderate Very Difficult 1,925'
October 25, 2007 West Ridge Trail, more Moderate Difficult 1,974'
March 22, 2007 West Ridge Trail Moderate Moderate 1,603'

More Information
- Mt. Cardigan - New England's Alpine CCC Ski Trails
- Mount Cardigan - Wikipedia
- Cardigan - NHMountainHiking.com
- Cardigan Mountain Trails Blog




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