| 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: |
Thursday, May 5, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Two other cars at the Overlook, only one on the return. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopable if you don't mind getting your shoes wet |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Overall well maintained |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
two very sweet dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Prescription sunglasses: blue Tiffany frame with gray lenses and a black eyewear retainer. |
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 | Comments: |
Spring conditions in full force, mixed bag. Used microspikes for the day, but saw a couple coming down South wearing crampons, they gave us a pity look as we passed each other on the icy steeps of south Hancock. We chose to ascent south after reading previous submittals, and on hindsight it was the right chose, given our foot wear. Ascending south, snow was mostly packed with a loose top level, but several icy sections were very challenging (thank you trees). The ridge's monorail is disintegrating, and a misplaced sidestep will land you in ankle deep snow. Descending North was a mixture of snow, ice and mud with flowing water. But overall a lot less ice than the south trail. No one ended this hike with dry feet.
Gorgeous weather day with good friends (Happy anniversary Rena)!
Please check lost/found if the glasses are found- please send me an email! |
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 | Name: |
mary m |
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 | E-Mail: |
marymontesalvo@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-06 |
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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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