| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat A, Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ski Area Uphill Route, Wildcat Ridge |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 27, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some significant erosion climbing up to Wildcat C in several places; might need rock steps at some point. Many blowdowns that appear to have recently been cleared - Thanks! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not sure a dog could make it down the slippery area near Wildcat D (mentioned below) at this time. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some flying, but not biting. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Ski Trails have some patchy snow, particularly Upper Polecat, but are an easy bare boot at this point. Rock spikes are need on the Ridge. If you only have good spikes you will be taking them on and off many times. The trail is a mix of bare ground, ice, and narrow (but fairly stable) monorail. The monorail is more consistent on the north side of B, C, and D, but far from continuous. The south side is generally less snowy, but still has icy patches in places. Heading north from D the first steep pitch is basically an icy luge track for about 30 feet that was very challenging to get down. It was easier to get back up, but this is the spot that might give a dog, not to mention a human trouble until it melts out.
Views were terrific today! |
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 | Name: |
Jay Baxter |
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 | E-Mail: |
Jbaxtermdfacs@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-27 |
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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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