| 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, October 26, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Arrived just before 7 AM and 4 cars in parking lot. When we returned the lot was overflowing and cars also parked on the main road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All Rock-Hop-able |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
NO Blowdowns! This trail looks like it was recently maintained, with blowdowns cut and removed- Thank you to the trail maintenance crew (person or persons) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw 2 dogs on the flat part of the hike, the hike does have some steep sections, so just be aware if that is ok for your dog. |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
This was a great hike. We arrived just after it stopped raining, as the sun came up and it was a beautiful day. Lots of standing water on the trail and many exposed roots, but we expected that and the first part of the hike is relatively flat and easy. At the loop trail, we went up the North peak first. I would recommend that because you go down first and then cross a beautiful stream , and then the climb is steep but very straightforward without a lot of loose rock. We came down the South side and that had a lot of loose rock, not as fun for climbing up from my point of view, but that being said, plenty of people were coming up the South side. The hike between peaks is beautiful and had very light snow underfoot. We did bring our microspikes, but no use for them at all today. Nice views at the viewpoints which are marked. |
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 | Name: |
DZP |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-10-26 |
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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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