| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Polecat Ski Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Wildcat Ski Area before opening. Front row! |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only saw one, bridged with snow. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of branches in your face since the snow is elevating the trail a few feet. No blowdowns, duck unders, or step overs. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No pups today. |
|
 | Bugs: |
None. |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
Found one soft flask water bottle groomed into the ski trail. |
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Skinned up the ski trail before opening today. Saw sunrise from the mountain, and it was beautiful. Two others skinning as well. After summiting Wildcat D, I swapped to snowshoes and saw two men who I saw again on Wildcat A. The ridge was decently packed from snowshoe use, but barebooting and spikes would chew up the loose snow and you would likely posthole. Lots of snowshoe hare tracks - maybe something larger like bobcat? A few steep spots along the ridge, but manageable with snowshoes. Snowshoed back along the ridge again to Wildcat D and skiied down! Was down in 5 minutes!! |
|
 | Name: |
Christina Cozzens |
|
 | E-Mail: |
christinacozzens@gmail.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-13 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
