| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Polecat, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
all parkings at TH along Rte. 16 were well plowed out |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
It would be impossible to cut all the low branches and the lean - ins |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would not recommend the WRT for four legged friends |
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 | Comments: |
I read Tim and Val's report about their experience on the WRT to Wildcat B. So I tried it today to reach Wildcat A. My kudos to the three who blasted through tough conditions. Amazing how they stayed on or near the trail. I put some branches on a false detour and did the same when I went off trail once. A trail is now blazed to Wildcat A. I thought of going down to Carter Notch if the trail had been used. There were no signs that anyone had come up on that trail so I decided to head back the way I came. In some places my tracks will probably be filled in again but for most of it it should be pretty obvious where it goes. A good idea is to wear goggles because all the snow leaden branches are at eye level. Be prepared to crouch down a lot to get through it or just push through it. At the end I was soaked by all the snow that wedged between my back and the backpack. |
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 | Name: |
Georg |
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 | E-Mail: |
georg3@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-03-04 |
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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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