| 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: |
Saturday, February 27, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
fine |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All the ice bridges are gone. The 5 major water crossing were done either going up/downstream. One major involved getting over a felled tree 6 feet above water |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple of blowdowns between summits, easily sidestepped. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw one enjoying the day |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
Interesting day with the water crossings. Lots of ice on Hancock Notch Tr. Headed up South Peak first in spikes. Icy but no issues. Lots of new snow drifts between summits (more on South side) 2-3 feet deep. I just pushed my way through them. Coming down North, I broke a microspike and had a few tumbles as there was a light dusting of snow and both spikes were also balling up with the snow. Overall great day to be out. Just be wary of the water crossings |
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 | Name: |
Jim Skelly |
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 | E-Mail: |
jimskelly@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-28 |
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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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