| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat E, Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, Wildcat Ridge Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 27, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The usual walkway/bridge from the ski area base lodge to the ski slopes is closed for construction. I parked in ski area lot B (when in the main lot, bear right), which is on the ski slope side of the brook. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
We cut out a couple of blowdowns, but three or four remain on the ridge. A few bog bridges are failing or have moved. Lots of unmitigated erosion, including failed waterbars and stone steps. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were saturated today due to Friday's rain, overnight rain, and passing showers today.
The access road (up Polecat and adjacent trails) was decent for much of the way due to the crushed rock surface. Some mud further up. Some ski trails have been mowed as well, but most are still overgrown for now.
Wildcat Ridge Trail was wet and muddy. Worst mud was between D and B. Plenty of slippery ledge as well.
Mostly cloudy day with summits starting in the fog and temperatures in the 60s/70s. Ridge eventually cleared with a few glimpses of blue sky. Noted that some of the high elevation birch leaves are dropping. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-08-27 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/ |
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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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