| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Wildcat main parking lot, or at parking lot C (1/2 mile north of the main parking lot) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of fallen trees obstructed the trail, but an alternative trail was broken to go around them posing no issues. Be mindful of a sizable glob of ice on the path from leading up to the observation tower from the ski patrol hut at peak D. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing |
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 | Comments: |
Straycat, Polecat, Catnap and Wildcat Ridge Trail
Hiked up Wildcat Mountain ski resort to reach peak D before lifts begin to operate (in general 8am weekends/9am weekdays) in accordance with resort rules, using snowshoes as best practice.
At the summit I picked up Wildcat Ridge trail, located slightly behind/to the left of the ski patrol hut, over to peak A - and back. With four peaks there's a lot of ascent and descent along the way- I would say it's one of the more challenging ridge trails, especially between D and C. Packed trail with some deep post holes and unstable snow if you step off the packed trail. I used snowshoes (with traction) the entire way and glad I did - the snow is getting soft and unstable footing/ice is real. At one point up a steep and icy incline I had to use the front points of my Snowfoot snowshoes. |
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 | Name: |
Eva |
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 | E-Mail: |
evamossberg12@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-18 |
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 | Link: |
 https://photos.app.goo.gl/y6eUpME1oh47ADbp7 |
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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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