Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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, November 11, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at Kancamagus hairpin turn parking. Watch out for traffic when crossing the highway. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All water easily crossed on rocks. No concern of ice covered rocks today. The crossings near the Cedar Brook and Hancock Loop Trail junction may be difficult in high water. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
6" to 8" diameter evergreen across Hancock Loop Trail between the loop junction and North Hancock. Easy to step over log. Evergreens at high elevations near North Hancock and the ridge link are closing in on the trail and will need trimming. No problem today but may be bothersome once laden with snow.
Erosion on the steep portions of the Hancock Loop Trail.
The Cedar Brook relocated section requires hardening to eliminate the mud pits. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw three dogs today. Dogs must be comfortable with steep terrain and loose rock surfaces. |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Got in a hike while the mild temperatures hold. Completed hike before the moderate rain commenced. No views today.
Mud and some standing water on the low elevation trails. The descent on from South Hancock is steep with loose rocks resulting in poor footing.
There were more hikers on the trail than I expected on such a bleak day. |
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| Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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| E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-11 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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