Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat A, NH |
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| Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 21, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking is on the eastern side of NH route 16, just south of the entrance to Mt. Washington Auto Road. No trailhead fee this time around |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged or rock hopped. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns of varying size on the Wildcat Ridge Trail, but all were fairly easy to get around. One or two blowdowns on 19MB as well. |
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| Bugs: |
A few buzzing about, but not a problem. |
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| Comments: |
19 Mile Brook Trail was snow/ice free and mostly dry until about 1/4 mile from the Wildcat Ridge Trail junction. Just before that junction, there was a very large patch of spring snow that covered the trail completely for a few dozen feet, as well as the areas on the sides of the trail. This was by far the biggest snow/ice patch on the hike, but no spikes/traction needed. Might be potential for postholing if it softens enough. The Wildcat Ridge Trail, at least from Carter Notch to the summit of Wildcat A, was mostly snow/ice free, with small spotty sections of it that were easy to bareboot on/around. Can't speak for the WRT between A and D peaks, though. If you're just doing A peak, no traction is needed, but if you're doing a traverse to D peak, bring some just in case. |
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| Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-05-21 |
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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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