| 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: |
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot had 2 empty spaces at 8:15am and 1 handicapped spot open. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water levels low. Rock hopping doable EXCEPT beware if doing in early morning. Rocks covered in black ice. Plan extra time. Water crossing on afternoon return much easier as ice melted. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Capable Dogs on trail able to climb steep rocks and descend steep slippery slopes |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None seen |
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 | Comments: |
A beautiful cold sunny day. Trails icy in morning. Microspikes put on at intersection of Hancock notch and loop trails. Glad we used them. Not enough snow for snowshoes. This is my third time doing this loop and a reconnaissance one for me. I am reminded of the narrow trails that make big groups (10) difficult to manage during Covid. It is a heavily trafficked trail that Hikers of varying paces climb. Couples and solo hikers need to pass and there’s not a lot of room to do it in. Combined with snow and ice on trail and small summits, it makes group management while social distancing difficult. |
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 | Name: |
Cindy C |
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 | E-Mail: |
Crosbycindyl@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-01 |
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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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