| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Hancock, South Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch, Cedar Brook, Hancock Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 21, 2009 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There was plenty of room today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water slightly high, but all crossings were doable. A pole or poles highly recommended for the stream and mud crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A 'crawl under' blowdown located a few minutes from the trail head on Hancock Notch trail. Otherwise the trail is well maintained. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There were no particular issues for a dog in good physical condition, although if the dog fears crossing streams this will be a difficult hike as there are many crossings. |
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 | Comments: |
I went up the south side today for the first time. Most people seem to go up the north side. It is definitely easier to do the link between the two peaks by going in this direction. The climb up to the north peak from the South Peak is very gradual. The descent from the North Peak does have a lot of loose rock so care needs to be taken. But it was not all that difficult. The major downside is the stiff climb up from the stream to the junction. All in all the direction chosen is really pretty much of a toss up. |
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 | Name: |
Ed 'n Lauky |
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 | E-Mail: |
Boondeck@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2009-11-21 |
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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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