| 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 |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 24, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Spotted a car and Wildcat ski area and parked at 19 Mile Brook Tr. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blow downs on the Wildcat Ridge trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs today. Heck we didn't even see humans till Wildcat D |
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 | Comments: |
19 Mile Brook stated out hard packed and spikes were worn to the first Juct. Then we put on snow shoes. At the juct. of the Wildcat Ridge trail things turned real ugly. The trail was a mess with post holes everywhere and was very difficult walking with snowshoes. Thankfully the post holer's gave up after about and 1/8 mile and trail was snowshoe worn but days ago with huge drifts. Then they gave up at the sharp left switchback and there were so many blowdowns and no blazes we couldn't find the trail. There was only one thing to do! We went straight up the ridge (to the top of the ridge) Then West across the ridge till we hit the summit then found the trail from there over to "D" peak. Ive never had to do that before but it worked well. All in all we had a great hike and an adventure we won't forget for a long time...
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 | Name: |
Gumbyhiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
Gumbyhiker@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-03-24 |
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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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