Mount Cardigan State Park
Cardigan Mtn Rd, Orange, NH 03741
5,650 acres · 15 miles of trails
Reaching the bald 3,155-foot summit in Orange, New Hampshire, this state park has shaded West Ridge and Holt Trails for leashed dogs, with water access, parking, and trash cans. The summit views reward the hike. Pack layers for variable weather.
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- Park
- Mount Cardigan State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Orange, New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 43.6494, -71.9133
- Size
- 5,650 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 620 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 5,650 acres of room
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Dog policy
Bald-summit state park (3,155ft). Leashed dogs welcome on West Ridge Trail + Holt Trail to summit.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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