| 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: |
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
1 car at 7am, lot almost full at 11am |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Had to step in a bit of water flowing over rocks but stayed dry, water levels were manageable today |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Same old stuff going on atop the ridge :) |
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 | Comments: |
Some bare ground to start but most of the Hancock Notch & Cedar Brook trails is still snow covered and nicely packed, especially this morning with the cooler temps overnight. Some bare areas where it's wetter and/or where there's more sun. Bare booted to the crossing just before Hancock Loop Trail and then opted for spikes since the rocks were icy. Went up North and it was also icy in some spots but there was enough texture to it and a bit of granular snow atop that my hiking partner was ok in just bare boots the whole way (I however was quite glad to be in spikes and could have even gone for full traction for an easier climb). Ridge has been packed by boots but is in good shape, pretty stable and no big drifts. Heading down South there was good snow cover, almost no ice. |
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 | Name: |
Tres |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-13 |
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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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