| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat A, B, C, D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, Polecat Ski Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of parking at Wildcat. 8 cars in the 19 Mile lot when we got there at 10 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Ice bridges are gone. Last water crossing on 19 Mile was very sketchy due to significant unstable ice on trail leading to crossing. We managed to “ice hop” across, but conditions will change if it gets warmer. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few birches down on Wildcat Ridge Trail headed up to A, but easy to step over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One very good doggie seen on his way to Carter Notch |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Well that was interesting for a last day of winter hike. Microspikes door to door. We carried snowshoes (definitely not needed—snow/ice super firm) and crampons (could have worn them up and across Wildcat, would have helped in some of the super icy downhill sections between C and D). Lots of icy sections on both trails and so many snowshoe postholes on Wildcat Ridge. The trail was super firm today, but if it starts to warm up, it’s going to be a mess.
Walking down ski trails was a breeze at 5pm. |
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 | Name: |
Raurlaur |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-19 |
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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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