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: |
Saturday, October 26, 2024 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot closed at Glen Ellis by trail access so use Pinkham Notch Visitor Center |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some wooden planks need fixing, watch out for giant protruding nails |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
First portion of the ascent is very technical heading up to E peak, and would be difficult for pups unless you can carry them but even then it would be tricky. |
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| Comments: |
The Glen Ellis parking lot near the trailhead is still closed so we left from Pinkham Notch on Lost Pond Trail to the Wildcat Ridge Trail. Once you hit the ridge trail it gets super steep quick. Leaves were piled up at the base making it hard to know where to find good footing but didn’t last too long. Tiny bit muddy along the way but mostly dry. All summits were free of snow/ice but it did rain/snow/hail on us during our ascent. The summit of A has a small cairn and a viewpoint close by, but it was cloudy and foggy so we couldn’t see much. You never get above tree line so the views are limited but there are some coming up/down the trail if you look back. Also a small viewing platform on D with nice views. This was my 47th and 48th :) |
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| Name: |
Mel |
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| E-Mail: |
mcaisse89@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-10-27 |
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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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