Mt. Cardigan, Orange

About this Location

Mount Cardigan has a bare granite summit that offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It is a popular destination for hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and rock climbing. The mountain has several trails that vary in difficulty and length, ranging from 1.5 to 5.5 miles. Some of the trails are accessible year-round, while others are closed during winter or mud season.

About Cardigan Mountain State Park

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Cardigan Mountain State Park spans 5,655 acres and is an excellent area for hiking. A mountain road leads to trails on the west slope of Mount Cardigan as well as a trail to the summit. Mount Cardigan’s 3,121-foot treeless granite summit affords outstanding views of west-central New Hampshire, with a panorama that includes Mount Monadnock and the White Mountains, Camel’s Hump in Vermont, and Pleasant Mountain in Maine.

Notable Trails

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike to Mount Cardigan.

Features

  • Entrance fee

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

Content from Cardigan Mountain State Park Official Website

Last updated November 9, 2023