| 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, July 20, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
full lots everywhere |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
crossings all low and easily crossed today |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
encouraged to see lots of material in place for steps and drainage work on Hancock Notch Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
i think I saw one |
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 | Comments: |
Adjusted plans as higher summits didn't look that great. A little rain at the start but things cleared off nicely. Hancock Notch Trail in good shape. Cedar Brook has some rough spots. I followed herd paths and some flagging that continues a route we did this winter that essentially avoids 4 water crossings and replaces the blown out part of Cedar Brook trail. Starts along the well used "herd path" that avoids the 3 and 4 crossings and ends up just above crossing number 6. No cutting has been done but there is a foot bed in places and really only one spot. Way better than the muddy mess there now on Cedar Brook. South part of loop had much loose gravel in places, the ridge was excellent though narrow corridor in places. North had some loose stuff near the top but pretty well scoured down below. The brook was running pretty well and then just disappears at the bottom there. so cool. Great day to be out |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub.metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-07-20 |
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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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