| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Hancock, South Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 19, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was Plenty of parking |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings are severly undermined on either side of their banks, but held for now. The waterfall crossing on HL is on its last legs |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Evidence of someone very recent axe work! |
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 | Comments: |
Today's TR is brought to you by Right Said Fred, and the delightful fashion that only spring can bring! Many folks out today, started early to get the best snow. Trails in OK shape for today, but its pretty obvious its straight blue ice underneath an inch or so of powder on both N&S. I wore my Tubbs Flex VRT and in some spots, not enough.
The ridge is a chop suey mess. No evidence of anyone heading over to NW Hancock, or The Captain. Upper half of arrow is melting nicely, the chute needs a lot of warm weather yet. Didn't see anyone until CB/HLT junction - felt like a salmon swimming upstream on the way out. Lots of fashionable folks doing their little turns on the catwalk! Noted several in basketball shorts and and either workboots or tennis shoes. About 6 without packs, majority without traction. The one that takes the cake was the gal in leggings, moto boots with a heel, vest and bun. Star wars chic! I should try those for televators... |
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 | Name: |
The Teal Goat |
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 | E-Mail: |
sea2thebiscuit@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-04-19 |
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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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