Hike at Mt. Cardigan in Orange, NH

Hi everyone! I’m planning a hike at Mt. Cardigan in Orange, NH. The hike will be a moderate, 3-mile out-and-back hike with an elevation gain of 1,181 ft. We will be traveling via the West Ridge Trail. The featured photo is one that I took during a previous visit. There are some very scenic views! Dogs are welcomed at this location, but must be kept on a leash.

Please bring the following gear for this event:
Water (at least 3 bottles)
Hiking Shoes
Insect Repellent
Snacks (as needed)

Parking for Mt. Cardigan is located in a spacious parking lot at Cardigan Mountain State Park: the parking lot address is 699-643 Cardigan Mountain Rd, Orange, NH 03741. Although I don’t anticipate parking to be an issue, I cannot guarantee that there will be enough parking spaces and for those bringing guests, please carpool.

Plan to arrive at the parking lot for 9:00am. When I arrive, I will post a comment in the comments section to confirm my location. We will wait 15 minutes for friends to gather before starting the hike. I have allocated 3 hours for this event, but we will travel at our own pace. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you are concerned about the difficulty of this hike. I want friends to feel comfortable and assure that our pace won’t leave anyone behind.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to send me a message or post a comment below and I will reply. I will be keeping a close eye on the weather throughout the week. This event will be subject to change depending on weather conditions.

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