| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Carter, Middle Carter, Carter Dome, Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C, Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, Polecat ski trail, Catnap ski trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Locked bike to a metal post at gate to access road about 0.5 mile north of Wildcat Ski Area. Scored last parking space at 19-Mile Brook trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problemo |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All in good shape, although a short section of Carter-Moriah Trail needs brushing, as does the section of Wildcat Ridge Trail between B Peak and the southernmost col north side of D Peak. Lots of excellent recent brushing and tread work on WRT from 19-Mile Brook Trail to A Peak. Polecat and Catnap ski trails in good shape with spray painted arrows on ground and signs still up for recent Wildman duathalon run up mountain. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots out on the trails, paying no heed to mud spots. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not a problem with return of cooler temperatures |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Someone left following items at Zeta Pass: black knee brace, black Darth Vader disco shorts, and lots of candy wrappers (I removed the latter). |
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 | Comments: |
Great day to be out. Saw one of the "Wednesday" groups cruising north on South Carter and lots of NOBOs and SOBOs. |
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 | Name: |
Formerly known as Dr. D. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-08-24 |
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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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