Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Middle Carter, South Carter, Carter Dome, Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C, Wildcat D, NH |
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| Trails: |
Camp Dodge Cutoff, Imp Trail, North Carter Trail, Carter Moriah Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, ski trails |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 3, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were the only ones at Wildcat Ski Area and Dodge Camp |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Slush, Snow - Spring Snow |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Much trail work needed going up the steeps to Wildcat A to clear blowdowns. Easy to bypass. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
None |
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| Comments: |
No post holing if you stay on the rail. Carried shoes but not needed. Spikes on at ~2,700 ft. Still 2-3 ft of snow on top with isolated sections w/ 5+ ft. Much dry rock going down the Carter Dome steeps to Carter Notch. Great day out with Mike Lynch. |
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| Name: |
Bill Cronin |
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| E-Mail: |
bill.cronin@quickservicesllc.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-03 |
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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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