| 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: |
Saturday, December 30, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was full and 6 cars on road at 12:30 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings where doable by hopping or leaping. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple blowdowns, but manageable to get under, over, or around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One white fluffy cutie. |
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 | Comments: |
Went up North and down South. I was quite pleasantly surprised by the amount of snow above 3500ft. Spikes are a MUST to have for both North and South side. Saw a few people without and they were wish they had. Good day out, no views but hiking in the snow is alot more fun than the rain. |
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 | Name: |
Perri Mertens |
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 | E-Mail: |
perrimertens@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-30 |
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 | Link: |
 https://instagram.com/perrihikesnh/ |
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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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