Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat E, Wildcat D, Wildcat C (attempt), NH |
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| Trails: |
Lost Pond Trail, Wildcat Range Trail, Polecat ski trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 28, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot at Pinkham AMC was fine at 830, 9 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Went in on the Lost Pond Trail, but checked out the river at the start of the Wildcat Range Trail on a visit to Glen Ellis Falls. It’s high though just rock-hoppable as of the afternoon |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None. Just wet and slippery the whole way |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
None on Wildcat Range. Plenty at Wildcat D platform |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Well, trip didn’t go at all as planned but it was a killer day out there. The plan was up the Wildcat Range Trail to A and back. Given the start and sunset, I went up Lost Pond to avoid the river crossing at the start of Wildcat Range Trail (and a car move if it was too high). Lost Pond was wet and a muddy pain. Wildcat Range was also very wet. I have never hiked this. It is steep and relentless! The whole way more or less. Got to D and took in the view. Carried on with the hope that the ridge would be easier and faster. It was easier, but not enough to get a pace to make up for the trip to D. Wet, scramble-y. Did the math and there wasn’t enough daylight. Turned back and took the Polecat ski trail down - easy. But, what a great day nonetheless. |
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| Name: |
Tom B |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-10-28 |
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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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