| 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: |
Thursday, January 9, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only one other car at the start and finish |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Small drainages rock hops with very low water flows, the bigger ones were mostly bridged with moderate water flows. The safe crossings are not always where the trail wants to take you. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Very good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Met 3 young men at the top of S peak. One man lost the spikes off his left foot going up the S steeps. I found his spikes near the top of the S steeps and left them at the N-S trail junction. |
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 | Comments: |
I used spikes to the bottom of the N steeps. Switched to 1" crampons for the rest of the hike. This was the most ice I have ever seen going up N. There was not enough snow to glissade down S. The 1" crampons made for a fast descent. |
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 | Name: |
Bill Cronin |
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 | E-Mail: |
bill.cronin@quickservicesllc.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-01-10 |
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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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