| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat E, Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Glenn Ellis |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There is one legit water crossing (Ellis River) at the very beginning. I was able to rock hop the first time and just barely made it. Coming back, I was not so lucky - good thing I brought extra socks with me. I think you can avoid the water crossing if you park at Pinkham Notch & take the Lost Pond Trail connector. |
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 | Bugs: |
They were a nuisance for pretty much the whole day. But the good news is there should be less of them now. I must have swatted, swallowed, or snorted about three dozen. You're welcome. |
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 | Comments: |
Awesome views of the Presidential Range from multiple vantage points. I have to admit, this trail was harder than I expected. Don't let the short mileage fool you. Its a very rocky trail with quite a few steep sections. Parts of it were pretty wet too. I normally would hike an 8-mile 4000'er in about 4 hours. This took me almost 7 hours. Just a heads up. |
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 | Name: |
Jordan |
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 | E-Mail: |
hikingthe48@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-06-12 |
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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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