| 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: |
Saturday, March 12, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot was half full at 9am. $3 charge. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Approx. 5 stream crossings with moderate water level. Passable by stepping on rocks. I recommend using poles for balance. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Steep, icy sections on Hancock may be very difficult for most dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Leave your snowshoes in the car, but bring your microspikes and poles. If you have crampons, brings those too. Microspikes were necessary starting at the trailhead due to icy conditions. The last 0.5 to 1.0 mile climb up Mt. Hancock is very steep and icy. Use your crampons for this section if you have them. If not, microspikes are sufficient. Great south facing views from the summit. The descent down South Hanocock is also very treacherous. Use your crampons here as well, or microspikes at a minimum. I recommend doing the loop clockwise. It was a warm day. The snow is melting quickly. Hike this trail soon before it turns into a mudfest. Overall, this is a strenuous, but rewarding hike. The approach is flat and mild, but the push to the summit is steep and severe. |
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 | Name: |
Bag |
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 | E-Mail: |
ebatcho@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-12 |
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 | Link: |
 https://m.imgur.com/d2YA2kz,IJJgab3,pNdcquG,Cq4MDpW,DAl31yC |
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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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