| 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 21, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hancock Overlook packed to the gills by mid-afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All are manageable. First Cedar Brook crossing is flowing a bit fast and is wide. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
All friendly. |
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 | Comments: |
Tried to break trail on Saturday morning, but a lot of microspikes-only folks have mashed up areas leading to Hancock and on the ridge. Approach to South Hancock is getting to be a luge.
A lot of snow has fallen in the last couple days making snowshoes a necessity. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Trocchi |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikejtrocchi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-21 |
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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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