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Mt. Carrigain
Livermore, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Signal Ridge Trail
Route: Signal Ridge Trail
With beautiful, crisp early-fall-esque day, I had to sample the views from Mt. Carrigain.
The water crossings were fortunately pretty easily done. As I neared Signal Ridge, I could hear the winds gusting up high. Reaching the summit tower, I had to put on a few layers as well as gloves. While it wasn't freezing, the temperatures were in the 40s, not including the windchill.
The views from the tower were tremendous - Mt. Monadnock was fairly easily seen, making it at least a 91-mile view day.
After having a quick bite to eat on Signal Ridge, I put on my headlamp and headed out for a long walk in the dark.
Hike Ratings |
Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
Destination: |
Mt. Carrigain |
Length: |
Difficult |
Steepness: |
Difficult |
Navigation: |
Moderate |
Views: |
Excellent |
Crowds: |
Minimal |
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Hike Stats |
Date Hiked: |
Monday, August 31, 2009 |
Hike Commenced: |
4:18 PM |
Parking Elevation: |
1,370' |
Destination: |
Mt. Carrigain |
Ascent Commenced: |
4:19 PM |
Summit Reached: |
6:29 PM |
Time Elapsed: |
02:10 |
Trailhead Elevation: |
1,370' |
Summit Elevation: |
4,700' |
Distance: |
5 miles |
Vertical Gain: |
3,430' |
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Hike Ended: |
9:01 PM |
Hike Time Elapsed: |
04:43 |
Hike Distance: |
10 miles |
Hike Vertical Gain: |
3,540' |
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Signal Ridge Trail trailhead on Sawyer River Road
The Signal Ridge Trail just before sunset
Looking at the Sandwich Range from the Mt. Carrigain summit lookout tower
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 302 West from Bartlett to Sawyer River Road. WMNF fee parking lot is a few minutes up the dirt road on the left. Trailhead is across the road.
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