Mount Cardigan Orange, New Hampshire 03741
Cardigan Mountain State Park Official WebsiteMount 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.
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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.
The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike to Mount Cardigan.
Entrance fee
Restrooms on site
Wheelchair accessible trail
Content from Cardigan Mountain State Park Official Website
Last updated November 9, 2023