| 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 24, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of room in Hancock Overlook |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
2-3 streams to cross, not a problem |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
nothing major |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw a dog, many more humans |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day, many people (~25) on trail.
Snow is deep, 3-4 feet, but trails are well-packed down. Until one starts climbing the steeps, bare boots are fine, though a little slippery. MSR or similar snowshoes with grips and heel lift are recommended for the steeps. |
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 | Name: |
DJK |
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 | E-Mail: |
dk@rics.bwh.harvard.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-03-24 |
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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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