| 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: |
Monday, January 5, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking lot was not plowed in the morning but it was upon my return. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All larger crossings are bridged but the bridges are not solid and should be crossed carefully.
Several small tributaries have open water but are easy "step-overs". |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I trimmed a blowdown up on the ridge between the 2 peaks and there are a couple of additional blowdowns on the trails but they are all easy to deal with. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
The heavy snow covered with breakable crust does not make for good dog conditions. The crust is not solid enough for them to walk on without breaking through (except for very small dogs). However, these trails are now broken out and should be reasonably good - and the water-crossings should be fine. No ice anywhere. |
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 | Comments: |
Snowshoes door-to-door.
2-3" inches of snow covered with breakable crust on the lower parts - increasing to 12" drifts on the ridge between the 2 peaks. |
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 | Name: |
LongMark |
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 | E-Mail: |
perfrost@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-01-05 |
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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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