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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH
Trails
Trails: Ski trails, Wildcat Ridge Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: plenty if you park at the ski resort. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: nada 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: there are spots on WRT that need a haircut before winter. the spruce branches are encroaching in the corridor and it's becoming very brushy. nothing else noteworthy. trail is in good shape.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: saw 1. no water on this route or up on the ridge.  
Bugs
Bugs: none. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: there was a ball cap hanging off a branch right before wildcat summit. left it.  
 
Comments
Comments: I didn't realize that Wildcat resort had summer operations. the lift was open for scenic rides and I think I saw a sign for disc golf. no crowds! definitely a different tourist vibe in Pinkham vs. Franconia. A great day to be out with my friend BSK who I haven't seen in 2 years. We saw and chatted with many NOBO thru hikers which I think BSK enjoyed. He is a triple crowner and is planning another trip out to the PCT.  
Name
Name: hnd 
E-Mail
E-Mail:  
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-08-23 
Link
Link: https:// 
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