| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lost Pond Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 20, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Lost Pond Trail is very well packed. I started the hike with micro spikes. Going up the first steep section to the first view point was packed down by a few people. After that I switched to snowshoes and broke trail all the way to the top. The snow is really granular and hard to get a grip on especially on the steep sections. Poles were a must. It had the feeling of spring snow in some places, especially with it being a warm day (upper twenties and sunny). The second steep section was easier because the crusty layer left from the sleet last week was more stable. Going down was a little treacherous but doable with side stepping and controlled butt sliding. I probably wouldn’t do this hike in these conditions again. |
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 | Name: |
Emily |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-21 |
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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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