| 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: |
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was the only one @ 8. One other pulled in just before I started my hike. Only 3 cars in the lot just after noon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Very low water flows. Several drainages bridged. Others crossed very easy with rock hops and/or partial bridges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Very good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
See comments |
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 | Comments: |
All the slush from last weekend was frozen solid. Carried shoes for the ridge and 1" crampons for the S Hancock descent. Did not need them. Ice everywhere but enough packed snow or easy by-passes on the heavy ice. Wore sharp spikes from beginning to end and experienced excellent purchase. |
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 | Name: |
Bill Cronin |
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 | E-Mail: |
bill.cronin@quickservicesllc.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-12-24 |
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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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