Mount Cardigan / Firescrew Loop

A 4-hour open-summit loop with granite slabs and 360-degree views — the classic Central NH ridge day.

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Region: New Hampshire, USA
Country: United States
Biome: Northern hardwood ridge (400–950 m)
Best season: May – October
Difficulty: moderate

Known for

Backpacking
Hiking
Climbing
Mountaineering
Winter Camping
Skiing

Key takeaways

Biome: Northern hardwood ridge (400–950 m)
Best season: May – October
Difficulty: moderate
Top activity: backpacking

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Topic summary

A 4-hour open-summit loop with granite slabs and 360-degree views — the classic Central NH ridge day.

Key takeaways

Difficulty: moderate
Best season: May – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Northern hardwood ridge (400–950 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region

United States

Biome

Northern hardwood ridge (400–950 m)

Difficulty

moderate

backpacking

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Popular pursuits at Mount Cardigan / Firescrew Loop

Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
Winter Camping
Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.
Skiing
Ski-touring access when the road closes for the season.

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