| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moriah, North Carter, Middle Carter, South Carter, Mt. Hight, Carter Dome, Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C, Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter-Moriah Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, ski trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 16, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at whatever road it is in Gorham by the blue house. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Carter-Moriah from Moriah Summit to North Carter is a car wash of branches. Some of the down trees require hands-and-knees crawling |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
More dogs than people on this one and they all approved |
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 | Comments: |
Moriah-Carter-Wildcats traverse was a success. Larisa, Ben, and I headed out with all of our dogs (4). The only truly tough section is between the Stony Brook trail junction and Imp Trail junction--this section has seen some feet, but the track had since been erased by a couple inches of snow. Overall, the 3 mile section wasn't as bad as it could've been, but it took us a significant amount of time. I wouldn't go out there without snowshoes for a while.
Ridge across the Carters is very enjoyable--well packed + higher branches. Trail up and over Mt. Hight leaves something to be desired, but isn't too bad.
Climb up from the hut to Wildcat A has been stomped to hell and is now frozen, but that can be changed in the next thaw. Ridge across 'cats is fantastic.
Overall a great day. Though it was hard packed along much of the route, we all wore our snowshoes all day due to unpredictable soft patches and better traction. |
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 | Name: |
Nate Weeks |
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 | E-Mail: |
npweeks@Gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-03-18 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/2218189944 |
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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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