| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Osceola, East Osceola, South Hancock, North Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Osceola Trail, Greeley Ponds Trail, Route 112, Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail, Livermore Trail, Tripoli Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 21, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Tripoli Road still open as of 11/21. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossings were all easily rock hopped |
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 | Comments: |
There was some minor ice on the north link of the Hancock Loop Trail but it was easily maneuvered around. Mount Osceola Trail from Tripoli Road had ice through the angled slab section, I carefully made my way without traction on the ascent, if I descended this way I probably would have put them on. Between peaks there was minimal ice, easily avoided. The chimney had some ice, not much, but I still elected to use the bypass which was dry. Greeley Ponds is easy to follow, there is one small section with water running through the trail but other than that it's easy going. The new reroutes along the southern section of the trail are fantastic. The weather was mild for a November hike and conditions were excellent, it was a fun day out on the trails. |
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 | Name: |
Chris |
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 | E-Mail: |
cdailey@hpearce.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-11-22 |
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 | Link: |
 https://dailey7779.blogspot.com/2015/11/25-miles-of-fun-finishing-off-november.html |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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