| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Polecat Ski trails, Wildcat Ridge Trail, 19 Mile Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There were a handful of cars parked at 19 Mile Brook trail at 6:10am. By the time I returned, the lot was full and cars were parked on the road. |
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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: |
Nothing tricky at all today. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is a new blowdown on 19 Mile Brook trail about .25 down from the junction with the Wildcat Ridge trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No puppers seen today. Experienced trail dogs would have no issue with these trails. There is no water available on the ski trails or on the WRT at this time. 19 Mile Brook has water along the way for them to drink. |
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 | Bugs: |
There were a few annoying gnats along the skil trails but I wasn't bothered anywhere else. No need for bug spray. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There was a bag of what looked like dirty laundry hanging on the sign at the trailhead. I left it there. There was a hat hanging from a tree about .25 from the trailhead for 19 Mile Brook. |
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 | Comments: |
Thanks to Steve and Joe for the very kind car spot so I could start at the ski trails and walk back to my car. The dampness and humidity was helpful in making the ski trails a little less gravelly and provided a bit more traction. It was lovely to bump into Lynda and Becky and walk up to the summit together. They headed back down and I continued on. The rocks on the WRT were sweaty from the humidity and there were more areas of mud than last month. Most of the mud was avoidable but it was not supportive if I walked through it. The descent from Wildcat A was tedious due to the wettish rocks. The hike out 19 Mile Brook was pleasant and I had the chance to talk to several NOBOS, one of whom I have been following on her YouTube channel since she started. That totally made my day! I saw many happy hikers on their way to the hut as well. Everyone seemed to really be enjoying the day! |
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 | Name: |
Uki |
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 | E-Mail: |
ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.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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