| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Lethe, Middle Carter, South Carter, Hight, Carter Dome, Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C, Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
NH route 16, Camp Dodge Cutoff, South Imp Trail, North Carter Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, 19 Mile Brook Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, Polecat, NH Route 16 |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, July 31, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot mostly full @4pm, mostly empty @1am |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lotta hanging mid sized leaners everywhere, surprisingly brushy ascending Wildcat A |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Bugs: |
Mothman was spotted on polecat |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Funsies post work loop to gridout July on Wildcat D and 48x10 on South Carter. Lotta rocks that were that lovely level of just wet damp and slimy to shuffle skate on steeps, but little risk of slippage. Many puddles in the flats around the ponds and on the ridges. First time on Hight in 8 years, and forgot how steep the north side of it is, tho views were spectacular. Bog bridges were all dry enough to avoid any infamous moments. Had a few up and close wildlife encounters on the night ride home post hike |
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 | Name: |
Heat Lightning |
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 | E-Mail: |
ecs@mountainlogworks.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-08-01 |
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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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