Hike Mt. Cardigan - Good for 1st Time Winter Hikers

When:
Saturday, Feb 01, 2020 9:00a -
1:00p

Where:
Wellington Revere Beach Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Wellington Revere Beach Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155

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Admission:
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Categories:
Date Idea, Meetup, Social Good, Sports & Active Life

Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trips-search?id=48880

Mount Cardigan is a mountain located in Cardigan Mountain State Forest in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire in the town of Orange. Although the elevation is only 3,155 feet, it gives hikers a feeling they are much higher due to the huge areas of bare granite rock with some alpine growth. The summit has a fire tower and amazing 360° views.


This is the route: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/Zd3W3WfQFtzODNmuLxKnxe5U


Length: 3.5 miles


Elevation gain: 1,200 ft


Mandatory gear list


1) Winter hiking boots or waterproof 3-season boots (unless it gets way too cold)


2) Gaiters


3) Microspikes


4) Waterproof pants and core


5) Multiple non-cotton layers


6) Non-cotton socks


7) 2 liters of water to be insulated inside of your backpack


8) Sandwich plus snacks


9) Hat and waterproof gloves


10) A real bag to carry all of your stuff


11) A copy of the trail (Yes, you need this: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/Zd3W3WfQFtzODNmuLxKnxe5U)


12) Headlamp or flashlight


13) If snowshoes are needed, I will update everyone and we will have an easy rental option


Expectations


This hike is good for anyone new to winter hiking who has taken the winter hiking class or equivalent. Additionally, if you have all of the required gear and have 3-season hiking experience, you may also attend. This trip is limited in the number of non-carpoolers who can join since our community is based on accessibility. Don't ask to increase the number of NCPs, because I won't. Please write your experience once you join if your Ridj-it profile does not have an extensive history. You must do aerobic exercise regularly, but this will not be a killer hike since we're looking at 3.5 miles or so with 1,200 ft elevation gain - very doable for people with hiking experience (not walking, hiking). I love questions - please ask me if you have any because everyone who's prepared deserves to have a great day outside.

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