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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks South Hancock, North Hancock, NH
Trails
Trails: Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Sunday, November 17, 2013
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Quite a few cars in the Hancock lot this morning 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Slush 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Crossings were low and could be rock hopped. Gaters and waterproof boots were helpful 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: No blowdowns.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Pretty wet and cold day.....but Gus did just fine. Plenty of trail water still. 
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Quite an adventure for our group of 7. Tough conditions. Mist and intermittent rain, temps in the 30s and breezy on the ridge. Hancock Notch had quite a bit of trail ice that was slick in the afternoon. Water crossings on Cedar Brook were all ok though slippery. Didn't see any black ice on rocks in the rivers as the temps were above 32. Put spikes on early and kept them on most of the day. We decided to go up South Hancock. Packed snow and a lot of ice that just got slicker as the day went on. The ridge probably had the best conditions with mostly packed snow.
The descent from North was very icy and difficult as the mist and showers picked up. Despite these conditions were saw several groups in shorts, sneakers, and blue jeans. Our group had Sam and Annie two intrepid young hikers who showed a lot of grit and spunk on the hill today never complaining in the gnarly conditions. Tip of the Cap to them!!!  
Name
Name: Jeb Bradley 
E-Mail
E-Mail: jebebrad@metrocast.net 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2013-11-17 
Link
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