Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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| Trails: |
Polecat Ski Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 24, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Wildcat Ski Area. Not too many people there, plenty of parking. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any dogs (or hikers) out today. Must
have just missed Pepper over on A. |
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| Comments: |
The Polecat Ski Trail was closed to skiers until we got to Upper Polecat. Snow making was in full force on the closed section so we walked on the edges of the trail and only got slightly snowed on.
The Ridge Trail had 6 to 8 inches of snow on top of a base. It was in good shape as far as trees on the trail. A few times we had to walk in the woods to avoid steep or slippery areas.
Had no trouble walking up the ski trail. In fact everyone was very friendly, skiers and employees. We hadn't heard that the new owners didn't
want hikers there until we were down. An AMC employee told our daughter that since it's in the National Forest we had every right to be there. (He has informed the owners that hikers are allowed to be there.) |
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| Name: |
N & C |
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| E-Mail: |
nancyfoote2@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-12-25 |
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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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