They aren't letting hikers use the ski trails right now so started at 19 Mile Brook and did this as an out and back. The hike ended up being 12.4 miles with 4400 ft of ascent elevation so good day. Chilly temps in the morning and very windy going up Wildcat A but things mellowed out by afternoon. Saw at least a dozen people up on the ridge. The views of the presidentials and the ravines were spectacular!