Wild Cat

Wild Cat is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is about 1.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 216 feet, and it starts at roughly 367 feet, rising to a high point of 404 feet before returning to the starting level. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.57 miles in, with a grade of about 11 percent. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Concord show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest at about 83°F. Winter brings frequent snow days, with January averaging eight. The hike makes an easy pairing with other trails in the park. The Catamount Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Alp d'Huez Trail and Bear Brook Lower Trail are each about 0.4 mile off. The Sentinel Pine Trail is about 0.5 mile away.