| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lost Pond Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, Polecat ski trail, Route 16 |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Pinkham Notch parking lot almost full at 9:30 a.m. on a Wednesday, the same when I returned at 2 p.m. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
walked down to Ellis River before going up Wildcat Ridge Tr.--water level did not seem particularly high, but probably NOT rock-hoppable (I didn't attempt it!) |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lost Pond trail a bit hard to follow in one or two spots. The "right turn" blaze on the lowest ledge on Wildcat Ridge Tr. is almost worn away and hikers descending at that point might be momentarily confused as to which way to go, could be a hazard under poor light conditions |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Polecat is better for walking than most ski trails, but although a "novice" level ski trail it is still steep in spots, with a lot of loose rocks and stones that make walking treacherous--I slipped and fell twice after going up the often rough Wildcat Ridge ascent without a scratch |
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 | Name: |
David Schulenberg |
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 | E-Mail: |
dschulen@wagner.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-07-22 |
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 | Link: |
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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. |
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