Doubleshot Weekend, The Cats and Honest Abe

PETCH · Oct 11, 2010

Double Shot Weekend, 10/9 and 10/11, The Cats and Honest Abe

Hike#1, The Wildcats
Date of Hike: 10/9/10
Peaks/Trails: Wildcat A thru E via Lost Pond,Wildcat Ridge, and 19mile brook Trails.
Cast of Characters: BigEarl, Sue, Peakbagger, Keith, Rob, and Petch, and Henrietta
Trail Conditions: Wet, muddy, some icing on the rocks at elevation
Trip data: about 9 1/4 miles, 3200ft ele gain, about 6 1/4 hours

For the full scoop, check out BigEarl's TR.

Just a few comments, and pics:
- Lost Pond Trail wet as I remember
- Wildcat Ridge Trail as steep as I remember, from D to A peaks was virgin trail for me.
- 19 mile brook also a flowing stream at points
- Aluminum hiking poles will sink to the bottom of a brook when given the chance
- Good day to be in the shelter of the trees
- Nice to hike with BigEarl and Sue, Dennis, Rob and Keith

The view across Pinkham Notch

"Which way is South?"

The gang is all here

Carter Dome and Mt Hight

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Hike#2, Mt Abraham
Date of Hike: 10/11/10
Peaks/Trails: Mt Abraham (ME) via Firewarden's Trail
Cast of Characters: CrazyBob and Petch, and Henrietta
Trail Conditions: Surprisingly quite dry, a few mud bogs, some iced over puddles at elevation
Trip data: about 10 miles, 3150ft of ele gain, 5 hours

A few comments, and pics:
- Another beautiful walk in the hardwoods on the approach
- Trail in great shape, with a few trail maintainers working today
- 1900ft of ele gain in 1.2 miles is a good beating
- Cool stone shelter near the fire tower littered with glass and other hiker gear
- Stone pillars at summit also very interesting
- The summit has a very "Northern Presi" feel to it
- 360 degree views on a very clear day with unlimited visibility

Mt Abraham summit