| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Hancock, North Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking area unplowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The snow bridges are no longer intact at most water crossings - rock hoping and/or shallow wading was required |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns; no missing signs |
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 | Comments: |
Snow was accummulating throughout the day - 1-2 inches of light powder over a very solid/icy and uneven base. We used microspikes for the entire hike, but the descent off of North Hancock was icy/slippery and maybe snowshoes and/or crampons might have been a better option. |
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 | Name: |
Liz & Russ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-01-05 |
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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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