Mt. Lethe, Middle Carter, South Carter, Mt. Hight, Carter Dome, Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C, Wildcat D - Imp Trail, North Carter Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, Lost Pond Trail, herd path - 7-12-2014

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Lethe, Middle Carter, South Carter, Mt. Hight, Carter Dome, Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C, Wildcat D, NH

	Trails:	Imp Trail, North Carter Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, Lost Pond Trail, herd path

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, July 12, 2014

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Parked at AMC Pinkham Notch. Rode shuttle to Nineteen Brook trailhead.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	No significant water crossings except bridged crossing on Lost Pond Trail

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trails in great shape. Most bog bridges in good condition. Many rock steps for erosion control and improved footing. Family was trimming brush on Wildcat Ridge Trail.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Not much water on ridge.

	Bugs:	Very few even though there was not much wind.

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Most of the surfaces were dry which made for secure footing on the ledges and rocks. Some running water on the North Carter Trail but it causes no problem. Lots of up and downs on the ridges. Three groups of northbound hikers on Wildcat Ridge coming out of Wildcat Col all wanted to know how much further to the notch. Although the Wildcat Ridge Trail is well maintained it is still a rough hike so be prepared. Equipment by the ski lift where the old summit building stood. Yellow water lilies in Carter Lake. The best views were from Mt Hight and there was almost no wind today on the open summit. Many AT hikers as well as New Englanders on the trails today.

	Name:	WAUMBEK

	E-Mail:	WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com

	Date Submitted:	2014-07-12

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		Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense.