| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Hancock, South Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 7, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot plowed and full of tourists as usual |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easily hopped. Water was surprisingly low. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Other than the usual giant holes of standing water it was in good shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one! |
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 | Bugs: |
Couple fliers breaking the elements. |
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 | Comments: |
Other than the bare booters who completely decimated the last quarter mile, the giant dips/holes full of standing water, and the balling on the snowshoes, the trail is in surprisingly good shape for at least the next 5-6 minutes. The ridge had WAY more snow than I expected, but there was a solid pack under the drifts. The last tenth of a mile up to South was extremely drifted, but I found the trail after a couple seconds of searching. Passed a group of maybe 6 and one lone woman with her dog on the ridge and 2 other ladies just passed the loop junction coming in as I was heading out. Conditions were still good to ascend and descend, though I was very glad I was the first one down today. I don't like sliding and all the drifting and new snow kept me from going far. Keep those snowshoes handy for now my peeps! |
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 | Name: |
Monkey |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-07 |
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 | Link: |
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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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