| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Hancock, South Hancock, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 28, 2020 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
only 2-3 spots left at 8:45 |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
easily crossed with rock hopping |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
1 or 2 down trees easily stepped over |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
passed a few happy ones |
|
 | Bugs: |
none |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
none |
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Light snow fall was sustained all day, slightly heavier at times at higher elevation. Hancock Notch was wet but an easy walk. Cedar Brook was muddy, but most spots were easily avoided or not too messy; keep in mind that it was a 32 degrees day, so the ground was hardened. Completed the Hancock Loop Trail clockwise and put spikes on about a quarter mile after the split going up the North Peak. The trail was steep and a bit slick, but it was hard to tell if it was from the light coating of snow or residual ice under that snow. The path from North to South and the descent from South Peak were icy and definitely required spikes. The falling snow was enjoyable, but it would have been nice to enjoy the view at the top without the clouds. |
|
 | Name: |
Doug G |
|
 | E-Mail: |
pdgodfrin@gmail.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-28 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
