| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat E, Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wildcat Ridge Trail, ski trails, unnamed trail, Square Ledge Trail, Lost Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, July 18, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on the southbound side of Rt 16 just after the Glen Ellis Scenic parking area which is closed for construction. The tunnel under 16 is also closed, so Frogger it is across the highway to the trailhead |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing the Ellis River across from Glen Ellis Scenic Area was not a problem today. Easily rock hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails, including the unmaintained trail to Square Ledge were all in great shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
Only a couple buzzers at the top of the ski lifts between E and D. Saw 3 Monarch’s in the wildflowers up in that same area as well. |
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 | Comments: |
Wildcat Ridge Trail was in near perfect shape today. Easy water crossing and dry rocks all the way. Took the “Terrifying” right out of it, but I can see in lesser conditions, this one could be a bit tricky. Took the blue diamond Upper Catapult ski trail down and followed it’s gradual to semi-steep grades until cutting over to the unmaintained trail to Square Ledge shown on Gaia. Trucks have recently been using this route up the ski trails and it was easy going in their tracks. Met 4 thru-hikers. 3 heading north and 1 heading south. |
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 | Name: |
Mark S |
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 | E-Mail: |
wapacked@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-07-18 |
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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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