Hike to Mount Cardigan and back:
3155 feet high (1800 feet up)
5 miles 4 hours (moderate)
via Holt Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff and Clark Trail
Just hiking up:
2 1/2 miles 2 1/4 hours
Hike List: NH 52-With-A-View
Hike List: NH 201-300 Highest (Orange)
Guide: AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide
Website: Cardigan Lodge
Website: All Trails
Wikipedia: Mount Cardigan
Hike to Mount Cardigan and back (if gate closed):
3155 feet high (1500 feet up)
4 1/2 miles 3 1/2 hours (moderate)
via road walk and West Ridge Trail
Or, if gate open:
3155 feet high (1200 feet up)
3 miles 2 1/2 hours (moderate)
via West Ridge Trail
Map: Mt. Cardigan State Park & Forest, West Side Hiking Trails
Website: Cardigan Mountain State Park
Website: All Trails
Website: New England Hiking