| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat A, Carter Dome, South Carter, Middle Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook trail, Wildcat Ridge trail, Carter-Moriah trail, North Carter trail, Imp trail, herd path, road walk |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, December 1, 2025 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Streams are bridged, some are narrow double log bridges. I did break through ice and nearly soak my boots a few times stepping off trail near the lake and again on Imp trail which had some very wet half frozen areas hiding under the snow. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Surprisingly only saw one tree down, a small birch on 19mb. I forgot my saw again though. |
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 | Comments: |
Tough shoulder season conditions but it could be worse I guess. Not much ice, just very bony under the fluffy powder which made for awkward footing and slow going. Some more snow will definitely help things. I carried snowshoes but only used them for about 1 mile above 4,000 ft on Carter Dome where it was actually deep enough. I would’ve been better off leaving them behind but after this next storm I’d bring them if we get the forecasted 4-8 inches. It was a very cold afternoon with the windchill up there but pretty cool being on the Carters under the full moon. |
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 | Name: |
Carl G |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-02 |
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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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