| 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, March 16, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking was no problem |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings are breaking down, with running water and fragile ice. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A number of duck unders along the route |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Skippy and Beau were having a good time, but just barely able to get across the streams without getting wet. Streams crossings are getting worse for dogs right now, if you don't want their paws from getting wet. |
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 | Comments: |
4" of fresh powder over a firm base this morning. We wore snowshoes from the get go, and kept them on most of the day. With other hikers on the trails everything got packed out well, so we switched to bare boots or spikes for the flat walk out. Trails are in good condition right now, except for the water crossings for dogs. The descent off of the South Peak was easy, with good purchase for those on snowshoes and the butt sliders. Great day out with Hiker Ed, Jim T., Steve Z., Lew D., Kwi-Hui S., and Nancy & Charlie F. |
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 | Name: |
Wolfgang |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-16 |
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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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