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, May 11, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
6 or so spaces available around noon. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Even with the rain today, heavy at times, the crossings were easy. Low to moderate water flows. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdowns up high but easy to step over or bypass |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Bob W was gridding with his two dogs. No issues. |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Spikes on before the water crossing at the base of the steeps going up N. No postholing if you stay on the rail. Rail up high was 1-2' with isolated sections with 3+'. Going down S with spikes was fine, slow but ok. |
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| Name: |
Bill Cronin |
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| E-Mail: |
bill.cronin@quickservicesllc.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-11 |
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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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