Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C, Wildcat D, NH |
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| Trails: |
Bog Brook Trail, Wildcat River Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 25, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for 10+ cars. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily crossed. Water was actually tolerable if you wade. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Wildcat River trail sign is gone at the split with Bog Brook. Common sense and a map will get you on the trail with the yellow blazes. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Met Link, super nice Husky mix who was out running and crushing it. |
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| Bugs: |
Many. Biting a lot on the summits. |
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| Comments: |
All trails in general good shape. I was able to run up most of Wildcat River trail and down, the rest was a hike. I'm not that good to charge up Wildcat Ridge. Really a great way to access the whole Carter Moriah range. Going from A-D seemed very slow, yet coming back I felt like I was moving well.
This is more of a PSA about a momma moose and two calves that were hanging out between Wildcat C and D. Mom charged the two Quebecois couples ahead of me. I rolled up on her within ten feet before I saw her. She could've turned me in to pate before I even knew what was happening. They moved off when I yelled and smacked my poles together. Trail runner guy and Link dog behind me had a close encounter too. Hopefully she moves off after realizing that there a bunch of gumby hikers there and doesn't become GOS moose part II. |
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| Name: |
Seth |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-06-25 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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