Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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: |
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in Kanc hairpin turn lot. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
We bypassed around the first 2 stream crossings, followed a faint herd path to avoid the next 2 which was hard to follow and wet, got a little wet on the 5th and on the Hancock Loop stream crossing. On our return we just bit the bullet and waded-hopped all but the first 2. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Very wet on Cedar Brook approaching Hancock Loop, Loop Trail had quite a bit of water running down. Could use some water bars. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
saw one friendly Staffordshire terrier. |
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| Bugs: |
black flies were bothersome whenever we stopped for a few minutes. |
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| Lost and Found: |
lost one left foot black Teva sandal on the Cedar Brook Trail on return. Please contact me if you find it 603-881-7518. |
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| Comments: |
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| Name: |
Dick Widhu |
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| E-Mail: |
widhu@myfairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-05-31 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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