| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
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 6, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Good shape and nowhere near full at 8am |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All have bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs I had to duck a little bit to get under and several more that were exactly face height (I’m 5’5”), so be careful! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One little guy |
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 | Bugs: |
It’s almost time |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
First 3ish miles on 19 mile were snow free, but it was a running river after the junction of Carter Dome tr. Snow started after that, but I was able to bare boot to the junction for Wildcat. At that point the snowshoes went on and stayed on till the snow petered out on the ski trail and I was VERY happy I had them. Saw a couple peeps on spikes doing out and backs from the ski trail and they were working hard. The trip up A was as steep as it usually is and a little scary, but the snow was so sticky it wasn’t too bad with the snowshoes. I was the second person up in the last 2 days. The ridge was a bit churned up, but wasn’t terrible yet. A few rocks here and there, but nothing worth taking the shoes off for. Ski trail is deteriorating rapidly, but the first half was great. This week is gonna make a mess of things. Be safe out there! |
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 | Name: |
Monkey |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-06 |
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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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