Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
North Hancock, South Hancock, MA |
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| Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 3, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking, Hancock Overlook lot plowed |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy with ice bridges |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog on the trail having a great time |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
None |
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| Comments: |
More snow on the trail than we anticipated. Used microspikes only for the whole route. Could have used crampons climbing North Hancock which was very slippery with new snow fall over black ice. Similar conditions on way down South which we solved by butt sliding which was an absolute blast. Could have used snow shoes across ridge but were safe with microspikes. Blue skies, very little wind, gorgeous day, gorgeous trail. |
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| Name: |
Laurie |
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| E-Mail: |
laurieherndon@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-02-04 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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