| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Hancock, South Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, herd path, Hancock Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 24, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the Hancock Overlook Parking Lot (fee lot). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Black ice on some rocks (ones just below the water were ice-free of course). We bypassed the first 2 crossings of the North Fork on Cedar Brook Trail on a herd path that kept the river to the left (the herd path petered out half-way to the trail, but just keep the river within earshot). Glad we did too, the second of those crossings would have been tricky. Otherwise we were able to make all crossings essentially at the trail crossing. Bareboots going out, but microspikes coming back. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
In good shape, no issues to report. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any, but should be fine (watch out for paw icing from the crossings). |
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 | Bugs: |
I think we are finally done with those this year! |
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 | Comments: |
A small Meetup group, we headed for the Hancocks today for something sheltered, given the high winds and cold weather forecast for the day. It was a good choice, as we only felt a little bit of wind here and there, the worst at the top of South Hancock as we started our descent. 2 degrees F on South Hancock at 1PM. The wind was howling above the trees though, glad we had no exposure today.
Saw several others out on the day, a couple solos and a group of 2 and a group of 3. The only real excitement today was Patrick's car refusing to start at the trailhead when we returned. We got him home and he got his car towed to a garage, but it's a reminder that the cold weather doesn't always treat cars well. Make sure your co-hikers' cars all start before you drive away!
Thanks to Theresa, Patrick, Jeff, and Alexus for a fun trip. |
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 | Name: |
madmattd |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-11-25 |
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 | Link: |
 https://mattshikes.blogspot.com/ |
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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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