| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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: |
Friday, November 10, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The footbridge behind the main lodge is still closed for construction. This can be avoided by using one of the side lots; we parked in the lot to the right, beyond the dumpsters. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I recollect at least one duck under on the ridge. |
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 | Comments: |
Generally about an inch of powder, base to summit. No snowmaking on Polecat yet, so no issue hiking today (snowmaking is currently focused on the other side of the ski area). I suspect access may be restricted soon, as the ski season arrives.
Ski trails and Wildcat Ridge Trail had a few areas of hidden ice. Largest stretch of blue ice was on the ascent of Wildcat C, near the boulders, but the ice was generally flat, so we were able to bareboot without fancy footwork. We carried, but never used Microspikes (too much rock/roots for my liking).
Temperatures were in the 30s throughout the day, so there wasn't much melting. Quite windy in the morning, but not quite as bad in the early afternoon. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-10 |
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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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