Wildcat Mountain

Leaders
Bjorn Poonen (B coC), Liam Morley (coB)
Program
Winter School
Type
Hiking
Terrain level
B
Trip date
Sunday, February 1st
Difficulty rating
L4 (difficult)
Prerequisites
Physical condition for a hike of this length and elevation gain.

Join a group Sunday February 1 on a winter out-and-back hike to Wildcat Mtn., a steep 4000-footer in NH with a great view, 8.6 mi, 2950 ft. gain! Map

We'll depart Cambridge early Sunday morning and stop for a quick breakfast near the trailhead.

If you can drive your own car or are willing to drive a rental car, please make sure your "Lottery preferences" show this.

Costs: As with all MITOC hiking trips, there is a $5 trip fee. We will share car costs using the MITOC car cost calculator. Expected car costs are ~$30-50; MIT students can get financial aid to cover this. Rental fees are capped at $15.


Signup

Algorithm
first-come, first-serve
Maximum participants
8
Signups opened at
Jan. 29, 2026, 2:57 p.m.
Signups close at
Jan. 29, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Notes
  1. Have you used microspikes? Snowshoes? Crampons? (not required).
  2. Describe a hike you did and enjoyed in the last 6 months (can be winter or 3-season) Include elevation, distance, and when you did it. If you haven't hiked in the last 6 months, what is your weekly exercise routine like?
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