| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Hancock, South Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 16, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot was full by lunch time. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings on Hancock Notch Trail were open but easily done. Crossings on Cedar Brook Trail were snowbridged. Crossing near bottom of Hancock Loop Trail was open, but easily done. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few minor blowdowns on each trail, generally becoming part of the snowpack. Use caution if sliding off south peak - there is one leaning into the trail near a blind turn. |
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 | Comments: |
With the exception of between the peaks, all mentioned trails were very well packed. I wore snowshoes with good traction for the whole hike. Might not be a bad idea to carry crampons, as the snow was warming up and people were buttsliding - could end up being rock hard and slippery in the morning. Some drifting between the peaks - nothing too deep, but the footbed was covered over in some places. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-01-16 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/mthancocknorth-2010-0116.php |
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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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