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Grafton County

Mount Cardigan summit – Firescrew Mountain loop from Welton Falls State Forest

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United States
New Hampshire
Grafton County

Mount Cardigan summit – Firescrew Mountain loop from Welton Falls State Forest

Moderate

4.9

(2022)

6,683

hikers

Mount Cardigan summit – Firescrew Mountain loop from Welton Falls State Forest

04:59

14.0km

620m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Cardigan Mountain State Forest

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Parking

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4.12 km

Orange Mountain

Highlight • Summit

If you want to go slightly off the beaten path to Mount Cardigan, or maybe opt for a slightly easier hike, Orange Mountain offers similar views from Mount Cardigan's southeast …

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5.54 km

Cardigan Rimrock

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6.67 km

Mount Cardigan summit

Highlight • Summit

From the 3,121-foot, treeless granite summit of Mount Cardigan, you'll have an outstanding view of west-central New Hampshire. The panorama includes Mount Monadnock and the White Mountains, Camel's Hump in Vermont, and Pleasant Mountain in Maine.

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7.57 km

Firescrew Mountain

Highlight • Summit

While hiking Cardigan, it is greatly recommended to head over to Firescrew while your at it, as the views are astounding. Coming from the AMC lodge in Alexandria, NH gives …

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14.0 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.18 km

4.28 km

2.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.76 km

4.28 km

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