Cardigan

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Pam Richardson, Barbara Amoroso, Connie Sanchez Morillo
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001xuNO
Register By: 6/4/2026
Audience: Everyone

Description: A moderate paced loop starting at Cardigan Lodge and includes the summits of Firescrew Mountain, Cardigan Mountain and Orange Mountain (a.k.a Mount Gilman). The hike features spectacular 360 views from Cardigan’s rock face summit.
The total trip is 8+ miles and has a total estimated elevation gain of around 2,300 ft. and includes brooks, stream crossings, forest, steep rock scrambles, rock slab, roots, and rocky terrain.
Cardigan Lodge : Confirmed participants are welcome to reserve a bunk at Cardigan Lodge for Saturday night (this is optional). A room block has been reserved for the hike leaders and participants of this hike who want to stay overnight at Cardigan Lodge. (The room block will be held for us until May 7th). The bunk reservation is $108+ any applicable taxes and includes dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning. Cancellations for reservations at Cardigan Lodge are subject to the Cardigan Lodge cancellation terms. Relevant information about the room block will be emailed to confirmed participants of this hike. Participants should also register for the Sugarloaf Ridge hike Sunday morning if you also want to join that hike (this is optional). Hiking poles are recommended. Plan to be out for about 7 hours depending on the pace of the group (which can vary). The hike leaders cannot guarantee the hike will be completed by any specific time.
For this trip, hikers must be comfortable using their hands and feet to climb for an extended stretch up rock slab and to navigate over rock inclines and to scramble over fallen trees to cross streams and they are expected to be able to hike at least 7 miles over rocky terrain and up and down steep rocky trails with an overall elevation of at least 2,300 ft.
When registering for this hike please provide info about the hikes you have completed recently which are similar and include the dates of those hikes (this information helps the hike leaders process your registration)
Required Gear: Sturdy Hiking Shoes. Wear moisture wicking layers and clothing appropriate for the temperatures and conditions. Temperatures in the mountains can be colder than expected. A Daypack/Backpack packed with the following: Water bottle(s) (carry 2-3 liters of water) lunch and snacks Raincoat/rain gear (just in case) Hiking poles recommended (if you use them)\ bug repellent/bug net/sunscreen

Hike information and details will be emailed to confirmed participants prior to the hike.
Hike leaders reserve the right to adjust the hike route if conditions warrant

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!