| 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, April 15, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Found the last spot at the overlook around 11 AM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The brooks were lower than anticipated but I am sure they will grow higher by the minute. Don't expect snow bridges to be stable. On the hike out I just let my boots get wet, they were already drenched anyway. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One significant blowdown on the ridge. The high snow back led to the spruce traps being especially punishing on the ridge. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Oscar wanted booties for the steep descent. Ample water. |
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 | Bugs: |
None yet! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Corn snow and bluebird skies for most of the day. Get out there while these conditions last - the snow was stable for most of the day with minimal post-holing (and with a pack I was probably about 200+ lbs). Deep snow pack, brook crossings were quite manageable. The steeps on both North and South were soft corn snow with no blue ice visible. Ideal conditions for spring hiking, really.
I wore Katoolahs car to car; everyone I met carried snowshoes and never used them. |
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 | Name: |
Chris & Oscar |
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 | E-Mail: |
oneilcp@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-04-15 |
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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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