| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Hancock, North Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 17, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There were no parking or road access issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossings were easily crossed by rock hopping. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were no trail maintenance issues. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
We didn't have a dog with us but saw our good friend Kali on the trail and she managed the route without any issue. |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost or found. |
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 | Comments: |
The weather forecast called for scattered showers after 2:00 PM but the showers came well before 2:00 - which made the snow a little more sticky than usual. Many of us managed to get to the junction of the Hancock Loop Trail without any traction but we then needed it for the steep climb to South Hancock - we kept them on until we got back to the same junction from North Hancock. The snow was about 4"-6" deep between the peaks but it was well packed down. Say a lot of kids out on the trail (which was great) but many were wearing jeans and sneakers. They struggled a lot coming down from South Hancock - not the right clothing and hear for a climb in these conditions. Also got to see Heather and Kali. |
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 | Name: |
Michael & Monica |
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 | E-Mail: |
akafuzzjones@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-11-17 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.meetup.com/random-hikers/events/147981342 |
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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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