| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, Carter Dome, South Carter, Middle Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, Wildcat Ridge Trail, Carter Moriah Trail, Carter Dome Trail, North Carter Trail, Imp Trail, Camp Dodge Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 12, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
My friend and I car spotted and dropped a vehicle at 19 Mile Brook Trailhead lot, and drove up to the Wildcat ski area. Plenty of parking at 19 mile, there were a few cars, all covered in frost so most likely stayed at the hut. No cars in the Wildcat ski are parking lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One water crossing on the Imp was easy to walk across the rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Overall good conditions. The same duck unders and step overs, easy to duck under and step over |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
My pup, Kodiak, had a blast! He loves the cold temps and snow! Did not see any other pups today. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost, nothing found. |
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 | Comments: |
Snow was packed on Polecat, a few icy patches, easy to step around. Once we started up the Wildcat Ridge Trail we put on our spikes (I wore Hillsounds) and left them on until we got down to the leaves on the Imp Trail. On all of the trails (except for the descent) conditions were pretty much the same. Some packed snow, some ice under the snow, and some pretty substantial ice flows. And today was the first time in months that the mud was frozen on the ridge!!! The conditions on the descent are typical for this time of year...and not my fave lol...N. Carter and the Imp had a mixture of ice, some snow, standing water, running water and still some very mossy rocks. Although there were many sections that were bony, we left our spikes on since there were still many icy sections. Once we got the the leaves, we took off our apikes. But wait, there's more! True to the conditions just now, there was still plenty of soft, slippery mud hiding under the leaves :) It was a super quiet day...we crossed paths with two others on South Carter, and that was it! It was also a cold one, but we had absolutely stellar views of the Presi’s. Was a great day! |
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 | Name: |
Marylyn Styles |
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 | E-Mail: |
marylynstyles@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-13 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/marylynstyles/ |
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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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