| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Hancock, North Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 23, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking was plentiful when I arrived (7:30/45) with some spots still left when I finished (). I think some were non-hikers parking for views/pictures at the lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Most steams had at least partial snow bridges. Crossing was pretty easy even with snowshoes. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Good condition |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few dogs, all seemed in good spirits. |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
As Marylyn Styles and AndrewD noted, the trails could use more packing out. I wore snowshoes the whole way to help consolidate it more but there were little holes everywhere. It looked like heavy bare-booters were sinking in decently even on trail.
Conditions seemed to improve through the morning. It was sunny and clear at low elevation and cloudy up top, with clouds seeming to dissipate when I descended. It was very cold and windy on South Hancock but the traverse was manageable. Some people were post-holing through drifts up there too. Thankfully, I don't think the predicted wind arrived for most of the hike. Good day out! |
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 | Name: |
Cloudy |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-24 |
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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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