| 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: |
Saturday, February 20, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Some snow on Kanc. early this morning. Sand truck out to help with traction. Parking area clear at hairpin turn with room for about 12 vehicles. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few on Cedar Brook trail were open but can cross on rocks and all others were thick ice. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some step over blowdowns, a few leaners to walk under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 1 dog today on Hancock Notch trail.
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 | Comments: |
Early start at 7 AM. Hancock Notch and Cedar Brook Trails well packed and bare bootable. Lower section of Hancock Loop trail also well packed. Trail up North peak and down South peak is in good shape. Trail from North peak to South peak along ridge is drifted with snow along most of the way. Hiker ahead of me broke out the trail with his snowshoes. Saw 18 hikers today, some with snowshoes but most with light traction on boots. I wore stabilicers all the way. Poles usefull especially on the steep sections. |
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 | Name: |
Rick S. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-02-20 |
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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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