Adventure at Mount Cardigan

By Molly K.

Copyright 2022

September 28, 29, 30, 2022

Last Updated December 5, 2022

Location of Cardigan

Relative location

     Mount Cardigan is located about 35 miles north-west of Hopkinton New Hampshire. Mount Cardigan is also located west of AMC lodge. This is one way to write location. It is not exact, but pretty accurate.

Absolute location

     Mount Cardigan is located at 43 degrees 38 minutes 4.2 seconds north, and 71 degrees 54 minutes 31.2 seconds west. These are the coordinates of where Mount Cardigan is located. This is another way to write location that is more exact.

Description of Cardigan

Physical

     Cardigan is a beautiful mountain, with spectacular views. There are lots of different trees and plants. The mountain is very steep and hard to climb, but definitely worth it. The summit is made of granite. To get to the summit, you have to climb up a very steep rock that is part of the mountain. Cardigan mountain is surrounded by different rocks, and other unique features that make it special.

Cultural

     To get to the summit of Mount Cardigan you have to climb lots of different trails. Some trails are harder than others, but all lead up to the summit. At the summit, there are many plaques that have been carved into the rock. There is also a firetower. A little ways away from the mountain is the AMC lodge. The AMC lodge consists of four floors. The first floor is where the mudroom, and a hangout room for the workers are located. On the second floor, there is a common area, the kitchen, the tables, and a door that leads out to the deck. The third and fourth floor are full of bunk rooms for guests to stay in. Both Cardigan Mountain and the AMC lodge are beautiful in their own ways.

Our Mount Cardigan trip lasted for three fun filled days, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.