Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lost Pond Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 3, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Did not see any trail entrance to wildcat ridge on 16 (possibly just snowed in). Hiked to Wildcat Ridge from Pinkham Notch via Lost Pond Trail |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Likely too steep or slippery for most pups |
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| Comments: |
Wildcat ridge trail is quite steep from rte 16 up to Wildcat A. Used microspikes and trekking poles, but frankly this was pushing it a little bit. In current conditions, it was doable, but would be safer with full crampons and an ice axe. If the snow melts/freezes over again it will not be passable without full traction. |
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| Name: |
Mike J |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-02-05 |
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| Link: |
https://www.hike4ks.com |
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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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