| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C, Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, ski trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 21, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Most lots along 16 and 302 were overflowing mid afternoon. Team doing road side search between Wildcat and Auto Road for missing hiker from about 10 days ago. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Hikers I talked to said crossing at Glenn Ellis was a little tricky with poles being helpful. My only difficult one was at the bottom of ski trail; a little awkward steps and wet rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues; one 8" blowdown easily gotten under on Nineteen Mile Brook Tr.. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Ice floe on Wildcat C may be difficult for average dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Many flies out on the ski slopes around noon. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Many gloves on the ski slopes; still there. |
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 | Comments: |
Pleased to find ice conditions much easier than have been reported for last 2-3 months. I brought 3 pairs of traction and a rope (first time ever taking a rope); but never needed any of it. 3 other hikers met in all with my early start. 2 coming up from Glenn Ellis side; not needing traction as well said no snow/ice from start to C/D col. Only two problematic stretches of ice; both about 200 feet long. One on upper section of Nineteen Mile and one going down C towards D. I would still carry spikes (being such a light addition) just in case. Ice on the flat sections was dirty providing traction but a good rain could clear it all off making for slick conditions. Nice, dry trails and great views and weather otherwise. |
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 | Name: |
franco |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-21 |
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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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