| 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, March 26, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Four cars in the lot when I got there and full when I left |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Most ice bridges are still in place but those that are not water levels were low enough that rock hopping was easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blow down about a mile and a half in is a crawl under and another one is a step over beyond that |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Two Very friendly puppies on the trail today |
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 | Bugs: |
None yet |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
The colder temperatures the last few days have frozen the trail solid at elevation. A little bit of slush and loose snow as well as exposed roots and bare earth showing on the Hancock Notch Trail. Cedar Brook Trail and upward was solid. Lots of ice on the ascent of South Hancock and descent of North Hancock. No traction needed up to the base of the peaks but switched to crampons for the ascent and descent. Micro spikes are likely not enough for that ice but crampons were perfect. Lots of frozen post holes between the two peaks |
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 | Name: |
Jeff L |
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 | E-Mail: |
Jeff.a.line@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-26 |
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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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