Mount Cardigan West Ridge Trail
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New Hampshire · grafton County

Mount Cardigan West Ridge Trail

Steep climb to exposed granite summit and fire-tower area.

Rating
Length
3.6 mi
Difficulty
6
County
grafton
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About This Trail

Steep climb to exposed granite summit and fire-tower area. This trail is part of the SecretFalls New Hampshire wave 1 launch set.

Location

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Coordinates: 43.6497949, -71.9148048
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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Mount Cardigan West Ridge Trail in GRAFTON County, New Hampshire. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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