| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of plowed parking. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Most snow bridges gone but easy rock hop crossings. A few bridges still there. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few minor duck unders. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Best to bring snowshoes with the warmer weather approaching. I was finished with my hike by 1:00 before the sun did any softening of the trail so spikes start to finish were just fine although I used my snowshoes up top where it got steeper just for the heel lifts and for flattening a spot to sit at lookout. Great butt sledding conditions if that’s your thing (it’s definitely my thing! But I understand why certain folks frown upon it). There are some scattered postholes throughout but easily avoidable. Also watch out for a sharp stick in the eye due to snow depth. I did not do the whole loop. Just South peak and back due to a time crunch I had and also only needed South for my spring list. Overall the beginning of spring brought me the best winter conditions of the whole season! |
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 | Name: |
Mick Coste |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mickcoste@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-22 |
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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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