| 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 30, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at hairpin turn parking lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easily crossed, used the main trail instead of the bushwack |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some larger blowdowns on the ridge, all were duckable |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Dog leash (yellow) caught in trees along the ridge just below South Hancock summit |
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 | Comments: |
Nice day to be out, no traction needed on the first few miles as the snow was still firm and not tool slippery. Snowshoes were used to ascend N Hancock and along the ridge to S Hancock to keep the trail in good condition. The snow started to soften by afternoon, but remained firm enough to keep us aloft without snowshoes. We wondered how much more softening would occur by Sunday as the forecast called for even warmer temps. |
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 | Name: |
JL |
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 | E-Mail: |
required_ddress@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-31 |
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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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