Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat A, NH |
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| Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 30, 2011 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
19 mile trailhead was plowed and sanded while we were on the trail. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The second river crossing on 19 mile where the bridge has be broken had an a reliable ice bridge. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two blowdowns on 19 mile one step-over and one crawl-under. One blowdown on Wildcat Ridge which can be bypassed. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of ice to negotiate on 19 mile. Lauky needed his coat today to keep warm. |
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| Comments: |
The hiking conditions today were ideal from car to summit. The Wildcat Ridge trail was surprisingly easy. The traction was excellent and there was only one icy ledge to negotiate. All in all a very nice hike today. |
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| Name: |
Ed'n Lauky |
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| E-Mail: |
Ednlauky@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-30 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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