| 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: |
Friday, May 22, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was maybe 10% full when I arrived, 90% full when I got back at 2pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Heaviest crossings were just before and just after the intersection of Hancock Notch and Cedar Brook Trails. Lots of heavy moving water. Not many options on those for a dry crossing. I took boots off to stay dry on the way up. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Looks like a tornado(s) went through the top along the Hancock Look Trail. Lots of tree debris scattered about. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Monorail on and off till you start up the Hancock Loop Trail. Highly recommend ascending on the north side for the loop. There's about a 100' section of slick ice that could pose some serious problems descending. Those conditions did not exist on the south side. Microspikes are an absolute must. A large section of the Hancock Notch trail is a complete creekbed. With all the slushy ice, mud, and creek crossings, plan on having soaked feet upon return. Very, very difficult to stay dry. I ended up not even trying on the way back and walking through the creeks. Felt great though. Saw about 10 people on the loop. |
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 | Name: |
Matt |
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 | E-Mail: |
mksoraghan@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-22 |
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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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