| 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: |
Wednesday, December 24, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
only car in the parking lot at the start and at the finish. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
pretty easy to navigate and cross |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
lots of leanovers covered in real heavy snow. I removed what I could that was down along the way. This was tedious and slow going. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Kali had a great time, she wore her stylish pink jacket to keep some of the water off. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
nothing lost, nothing found |
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 | Comments: |
I figured I would start my winter season on Christmas eve, hell or high water, quite literally! It rained car to car but I managed the layers and goretex and came out with two peaks to the good. The lean over trees that were heavy with snow were a lot to deal with. I used my poles to clear them as much as possible but on the way back down they were soaked and giving free showers with each pass. I don't think I had a dry patch of clothing anywhere after this hike. The trails stayed in good shape as I wore snow shoes and there is a deep snow pack underneath. A couple of bare booters heading in on my way out, I can only imagine what it looks like now. Great day on the trail! |
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 | Name: |
heather&kali |
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 | E-Mail: |
hikerhmh@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-12-26 |
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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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