| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat A, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot well plowed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The ice bridges over the two water crossings in the middle of Nineteen Mile Brook Trail were neither thick nor stable; two of us fell through them. Water wasn't too high and boots stayed dry, but be prepared for the same. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
We sawed down 4-5 spruce blow-downs blocking spots on the Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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 | Comments: |
Wildcat Ridge Trail stretch from Nineteen Mile Brook Trail to the Wildcat A summit is very steep and required caution. However, we made the entire trip just using spikes; didn't need crampons or snowshoes. Water crossings were a problem; be prepared to break through thin ice. |
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 | Name: |
chessene |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-01-17 |
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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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