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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
Looking up the West Ridge Trail

Route: West Ridge Trail, (Mt. Cardigan), Clark Trail, South Ridge Trail

Blue sky day for a jog. West Ridge Trail was virtually snow/ice free and pretty dry. Nice views from South Peak as well. South Ridge Trail was rather steep on the descent in a few places.

Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: Mt. Cardigan
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Moderate
Navigation: Easy
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Moderate


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Friday, April 13, 2012
Parking Elevation: 1,760'
Destination: Mt. Cardigan
Time Elapsed: 00:28
Trailhead Elevation: 1,760'
Summit Elevation: 3,155'
Distance: 1.5 miles
Vertical Gain: 1,430'
Hike Time Elapsed: 01:31
Hike Vertical Gain: 1,545'


The West Ridge Trail trailhead
The West Ridge Trail trailhead

Looking at the snowcapped Franconia and Presidential ranges from Mt. Cardigan - Click to enlarge
Looking at the snowcapped Franconia and Presidential ranges from Mt. Cardigan

Topographic map of 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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