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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C, Wildcat D, Wildcat E, NH
Trails
Trails: Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Sunday, March 11, 2012
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Plenty of room at the Nineteen Mile Brook trailhead parking 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Snowshoes, Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Brooks spanned by man made bridges 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Trails in good shape 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Lower section of Nineteen Mile Brook Trail frozen slush that was softening in the afternoon warmth. Light traction helpful.
Upper section of Nineteen Mile Brook Trail compacted snow.


Wildcat Ridge Trail up to Wildcat A is snow covered and very steep in places. The footing was secure on the firm snow surface. I had no problem using snowshoes with traction.


Wildcat Ridge Trail from A peak to E peak was a well packed snow surface with some pitched sections. A couple of spots with ice that can be managed with care.


Many hikers were using microspikes. There were postholes here and there from bare boot hikers.
Great day in the mountains with clear views to the Presidentials across Pinkham Notch.  
Name
Name: WAUMBEK 
E-Mail
E-Mail: WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2012-03-11 
Link
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