| 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: |
Friday, April 23, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Trailhead parking across the street. no vehicles on arrival 5 on return |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hoppable,1 crossing has a few downed trees if wanted to cross. no issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
4 birch blowdowns before first crossing on HNT 3 blowdowns after the crossing 1 lift and walk under sapling. Ascending to North Twin 1/4 way up 1 blowdown followed by another 1/2 way up. Between the two peaks a few leaners otherwise no problems |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Bugs: |
no |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Great hike of these two peaks to avoid the heavy winds. there is between 2 and 6 inches of fresh powder on the trail. i was able to bareboot until ascending North Twin and switched to micros.There are some spots of foot deep+ drifts between the two peaks. Descending South Hillsounds or Crampons would've been a little easier than the micros as there was some powder covered blue ice. i stepped carefully and avoided sliding on my attached sled. I met approx 13 others enjoying this beautiful day.
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-23 |
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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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