Wildcats

[tycho_32]

Is it a viable option to climb to the WIldcat Ridge Trail via the ski trails? Basically is it allowed?

 

[Tramper Al]

Yes, and yes.

 

[tycho_32]

the only reason that I asked was cause Cannon doesnt allow it. Thanks for your reply.

 

[Raymond]

It's steep, and exposed to the full force of the sun, but if you enjoy wading through waist-high weeds, it may be just what you're looking for.

I descended that way a couple years ago, and regretted it, as you've probably already guessed.

 

[tycho_32]

Is it easier than the WIldcat Ridge Trail--the section between 16 and the summit of E?

 

[SherpaKroto]

Wildcat Ridge trail is not that bad going up. I have a different recollection going down. I'm not a big fan of hiking on ski trails: no shade, little water, lots of bugs. I know you get good views, but you can do that on any nice winter day with skis on. I'd do the Wildcat Ridge - it's a very nice trail.

 

[Jim lombard]

Wildcat Ridge trail is not that bad going up

We did this a week ago and the trail is great! Lots of interesting outlooks, splashes of sunlight and shade. We made the mistake of coming down the Catapult ski trail which was a brushy, steep mess. There are longer more gradual trails like Polecat, Bobcat etc. I ascended Sugarloaf via the steep ski trails and they were much easier for hiking than Wildcat.