| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, Square Ledge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lost Pond Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, ski trails, Square Ledge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 2, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Pinkham Notch Visitors center was bustling at 8am |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I've heard the Ellis River crossing can be bad from Glen Ellis parking area but I came via Lost Pond trail which avoided this crossing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None! Trails were mint. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One happy, hopping, panting good boy |
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 | Bugs: |
Atrocious at the summit/in the open. Bring a bug net. In the woods they were buzzing around but leaving me alone. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
n/a |
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 | Comments: |
Absolutely fantastic day in the mountains. Wildcat Ridge Trail is very steep most of the way up to Wildcat D. The trail was dry for the most part and I don't recall having to climb over or go around any trees all day. Lots of ups and downs between Wildcat D and A which can take a lot out of you - this hike is around 4k feet over the course of 9 or so miles. As noted above, the black flies were horrendous any time I was in the open although in the woods they were not too bothersome. The views across Pinkham Notch to Washington were excellent from the summit of D as well as numerous points along the trail and the overlook from A summit into Carter Notch quite dramatic as well. I took the westernmost ski trails (Upper Catapult -> Upper Wildcat -> Middle Wildcat -> Wild Kitten) down to the Square Ledge link trail which I would recommend if you want some different scenery on the return hike. |
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 | Name: |
Accipiter |
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 | E-Mail: |
dandip2990@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-06-06 |
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 | Link: |
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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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