Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Wildcat E, Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lost Pond Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, ski trails |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of parking early at the Pinkham Notch AMC Center |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No water crossings to speak of on this route |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
These trails are in great shape. The AMC is building new bridging at the beginning of the Lost Pond Trail. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple. |
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| Bugs: |
None, not this time of year. |
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| Lost and Found: |
None |
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| Comments: |
I started this hike with some trepidation having read various descriptions of the first two miles of the Wildcat Ridge Trail. I found it challenging, but not scary and not that difficult. I would not want to try it in icy or very wet conditions though. Wait for a dry day. The views are terrific. It was fascination watching the cloud cover on the Presidential's evolve and eventually vanish during the day. |
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| Name: |
David Priester |
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| E-Mail: |
dpriester@ithaca.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-10-31 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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