| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat E, Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lost Pond Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 2, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Glen Ellis parking area is still closed for construction. Vehicles parked beside route 16.
I opted to park at AMC Pinkham Notch. At 7:15AM there were only a few spaces left in the large lot. This is typical of weekends with good weather. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant water crossings except at the beginning of Lost Pond that has a elevated wood walkway |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail has no obstructions. The only tree fall was about a foot off the ground and easy to walk over.
The wood steps in the ledges are still secure.
The bog bridges on both trails are in vary from good to bad but are effective in keeping the feet dry. Many of the bog bridges on the ridge are in disarray as they have been in recent years. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There were dogs on the trail. The dog must be comfortable with steep ledges. Not much water on the ridge. |
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 | Bugs: |
Small flying insects in the open area by the ski lift. |
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 | Comments: |
Wildcat Ridge Trail is a steep and rough trail. There are some rock steps and wood steps to help with footing in some places. Nevertheless, there are some difficult scrambles requiring careful placement of feet and the use of handholds on the rocks or adjacent trees and roots. I would not recommend this route on a day with a forecast of rain. I would discourage taking someone inexperienced with hiking.
The difficult climb is rewarded with great views of Mt Washington's eastern ravines and many of the Presidential Range high peaks.
Wildcat D has an observation platform. Wildcat C has a small cairn. Wildcat A has a small cairn on a well-worn short side trail near the ledge with the view down to Carter Notch.
Many hikers out today including AT thru hikers going both north and south. Lots of day hikers that came up from Pinkham Notch, Glen Ellis, the ski trail, and Nineteen Mile Brook Trail. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK@Roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-08-24 |
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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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