Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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, October 1, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hancock Overlook is a fee area. Have your $3 ready. Plenty of parking at 8:30 am, very crowded at 1 pm with tourists. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water levels are still very low. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails are in great shape. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Easy hike for Marlie today. While there is plenty of water at lower elevation there isn't any along the ridge. As always, be sure to bring some for your pup. |
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| Bugs: |
None. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Found a plastic water bottle and a gray tank top descending South Hancock. Left the tank top at Hancock Overlook and recycled the bottle. |
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| Comments: |
The foliage is changing and despite the cloudy skies the woods were full of color. I decided to go north to south this time and on the way back followed the original route of Cedar Brook Tr. The mud pits were dry and all four of the now bypassed crossing were easy. It was a colorful alternative to the new section of trail that passes through the softwoods.
9.8 mi 2700' elev+ 4 hr 25 min |
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| Name: |
IQuest |
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| E-Mail: |
iandanner@hotmail com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-10-02 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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