| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 14, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The lot was plowed - only car there when I arrived at noon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings were frozen over of easily crossed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There weren't any blowdowns that I remember. |
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 | Comments: |
Did this one solo while Monica studied for a test. Had planned to bring the group but the forecast forced me to cancel. Decided to give it a go once the temperatures warmed up (zero at the trailhead) and it turned out to be a great day - mild temperatures and very little wind. Put my snowshoes on early for the traction and the heel lifts - the trails down low had a light dusting of fresh snow. No tracks in front of me so I had the place to myself. Was only going to do South since we had to turn back from it a few years ago after getting to the summit of North Hancock. The steep ascent was snowed in and the snow got deeper and deeper as I got close to the summit. As I went up I saw numerous roots sticking out of the snow (many pointed in the "wrong" direction) so sledding down on my butt wasn't an attractive option. There were a few slips and a few sleds but was able to avoid the roots. Saw good friend Brenda V on her way up to South. |
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 | Name: |
Michael & Monca |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-16 |
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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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