| 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: |
Sunday, November 22, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
several cars at hairpin curve lot, room for more |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
water levels low, all easy rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
good. a few easy stepovers along the way. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Willow made easy work of even the more difficult sections. |
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 | Bugs: |
zip |
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 | Lost and Found: |
blue bandana on a log by Hancock Notch--left it for owner, gone on return |
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 | Comments: |
Sunny day to star weather closed in as predicted; light sleet as we were finishing. HN and CB has insignificant patches of water, avoidable ice, but mostly firm dirt to allow easy progress. By the split of Hancock loop, more hard ice covered trail surface making use of rocks/roots more secure footing. Do NOT go around this loop without some type of traction; we found coming down S limb even more hazardous than up N. Otherwise, enjoyable cruise on HN and CB; very much enjoyed trail from N to S peaks (which did have some icy sections, too). Checked off peaks on Willow's list.
Kestrel data: N--> T=28F W=3 WC= 20F S--> T=22F W=4 EC= 14 |
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 | Name: |
Jackson/NNEOS |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-23 |
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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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