Ranger Cabin Trail
Near Cardigan South Peak · New Hampshire
Ranger Cabin Trail is a trail in southern and western New Hampshire, climbing about 100 ft from the West Ridge Trail junction to the South Ridge Trail junction.
Map length
0.2 mi
Climb from the low end
110 ft
Book time up / down (from map miles)
8 min / 5 min
High point
2,844 ft
Above treeline
None
Steepest ¼ mile
–
Stream crossings
0
Low point
2,727 ft
Measured on the map. The AMC guide and Forest Service figures usually run 5 to 15% longer.
Ranger Cabin Trail
Mile by mile (map miles)
From West Ridge Trail junction (the lower end) to South Ridge Trail junction.
- 0.0West Ridge Trail junction
- 0.2Junction with South Ridge Trail
Recent trip reports
From hikers who used this trail, via New England Trail Conditions.
Sep. 6, 2026 · GN
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail
Water crossings: All legitimate water crossings had bridges, though several trail sections were like rivers, with running water down them.
Full report on NETC
Connecting trails
Packing for fall? The fall gear guide has the full list.
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP. Distances are measured from the map and can differ from signs and guidebooks. Conditions change: check before you go.