| 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, March 18, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Maybe 8 cars in lot at 9am. Best trailhead views in the Whites? |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing remotely challenging. Some ice bridges but I wouldn't trust them for much longer. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A couple of happy dogs (including ours). Great hike for dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
Microspikes the whole way for me. My wife switched from microspikes to Trail Crampons for the loop (CW). Some postholing between the peaks, which snowshoes would have prevented, but wasn't breaking through to any great extent anywhere else other than that section. Somewhat challenging on the descent from South peak even with traction, some solid ice sections. Thank goodness for trees. |
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 | Name: |
KDW |
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 | E-Mail: |
kdwelch1@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-18 |
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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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