| 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: |
Sunday, May 21, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was about half full at 8:00AM and overflowing by 1:00PM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water was elevated this morning after yesterday's rain. We managed all crossings with minimal foot dunking. Levels did drop a bit through the day. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are numerus blowdowns on the ridge. None were overly large nor fully blocking the trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few. Shouldn't be an issue for hiking dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
Did the loop clockwise today. The trail going up north peak was a river at times, nearly ice free. Along the ridge is mostly elevated monorail, 30" high in places, narrow and often lined with postholes. It was pretty slow going, an occasional misstep could result in going knee deep in muck. Descending south it is a mix of ice and degrading rail that doesn't end until shortly before hitting the loop junction. Shoulder season is still lingering around.
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 | Name: |
Kyle L, E.T. Fudge & Imaginary Friend |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-21 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/9114905366 |
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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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