| 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: |
Saturday, January 11, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot plowed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water was very low so no issues with crossings though several were bare of snow bridges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a beautiful Husky. |
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 | Comments: |
Very well-packed trail with no need for snowshoes until the Hancock Loop Trail. There the snow becomes more soft and powdery so you may want snowshoes. About half the people I saw were bare booting and half were in snowshoes. The snow was very soft and melty on this (relatively) hot day and I had some trouble keeping footing on the steep sections ascending South Hancock.
I started at 7:30 and finished at 12:15 so I'm guessing the snow will be even softer/meltier by tomorrow. |
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 | Name: |
Joanna |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-01-11 |
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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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