Mount Cardigan

Mount Cardigan is a mountain in New Hampshire that rises to approximately 3,100 feet and features exposed granite rock formations on its slopes. Multiple trails wind through the surrounding forests, offering different routes and difficulty levels for hikers to reach the summit.

Settlers arrived in the region around the 1760s, gradually transforming the area from timber production to a recreation destination. Over time the mountain became established as a popular hiking spot for both local communities and visitors.

The mountain serves as an educational center where visitors learn about local geology, forest ecology, and natural conservation through guided programs.

The main routes are well-marked and accessible for hikers of different fitness levels, from beginners to experienced walkers. Sturdy footwear is important due to rocky terrain and weather conditions can change quickly on the exposed summit areas.

On clear days visitors can look across state borders from the open summit and spot the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Vermont's Camel's Hump, and Maine's Pleasant Mountain. This view spanning three states makes the hike a distinctive geographic experience.