| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Hitchcock, West Huntington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, bushwhacks |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at overlook just east of hairpin turn, plowed with plenty of room |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few starting to open, snow bridges collapsing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
On whack Reuben was sinking in some places, especially on steeps. We made him stay behind us. Marked trails were packed, no problem. Plenty of water to drink on Handcock Notch Trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Snowshoes needed on Handcock Notch trail. Cedar Brook trail not broken out. Started bushwhack to E. Hitchcock at Wilderness Boundary sign. Woods fairly open, some thickness near recognized summit. Returned to Cedar Brook trail same way we came up, headed back to Handcock Notch Trail. Began Bushwhack of W. Huntington at last major water crossing 1/2 mike before Kanc. Woods open, but became more dense as we approached the ridge. Track began very steep, but traversed the ridge, gradually reaching ridge.2 miles from summit. Ridge was thick, dropped slightly to stay out of pencil woods. Reached recognized summit in good time, returned same route |
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 | Name: |
Gordon DuBois |
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 | E-Mail: |
forestpd@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-03-29 |
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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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