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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks North Hancock, South Hancock, NH
Trails
Trails: Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: 5-6 car, plenty of room 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction, Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: all water crossings were manageable by rock hopping, poles were helpful. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes:  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: dogs that hike in winter would have no issue 
Bugs
Bugs: none 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Noticed a sock on a rocked 
 
Comments
Comments: When starting out in the morning the Hancock Notch Trail and Cedar Brook Trail was mostly a thin snow cover over ice, so I used spikes from the get go. Once I crossed the small brook on the HLT I put crampons on to deal with the base of mostly ice and a layer of 1-2 inches of fresh snow. The ridge started out with 2 inches of snow and once I thought I wouldn't see anyone (other than the people I was with) we saw a few others; about 3/4 of the way across the ridge. In that area the drifts were as deep as we would see all day - up to 12 inches but most drifts averaged 6 inches. Both peaks were great and there was no wind to speak of. Heading down South Hancock the snow averaged 3-4 inches. There were a few sketchy spots that the snow cover had blown off and left icy sections that should be navigated with care. We all agreed that the fresh powder was great and made the loop much easier, enjoyable and fun to have a winterish climb to close out this month.  
Name
Name: Rachel 
E-Mail
E-Mail: ball one three one one at yahoo dot com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2016-03-30 
Link
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