| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, Wildcat Ridge Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 24, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at the ski area today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None if ascending the ski trails. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One head banger and another with a short detour around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine hike for a trail dog. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I found a single microspike on the return. I decided to leave it on a tree branch for someone to grab on the way back but it turned out to belong to the only hiker ahead of me. |
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 | Comments: |
I headed up Stray Cat which was bare bootable. Once on Lower Polecat the snowshoes went on for superior traction and heel lifts. I passed on Catnap and followed Middle and Upper Polecat to the summit. There was an excellent snowshoe track across the ridge to A Peak with a supportive base. A was crowded so I didn't stay long. On the return I took the short bushwhack to the ski slopes to avoid the last 100' climb up to D Peak. I was fortunate enough to share the walk down Upper Polecat and Lower Lynx with John and Pepper. If you love snowshoeing this hike is right for you. Snowshoes almost the entire way and great coverage for late April!
8.8 mi 3300' elev+ |
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 | Name: |
IQuest |
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 | E-Mail: |
iandanner@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-25 |
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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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