| 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 29, 2018 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
What with all the rain we've just had, lots of water crossings! Mostly easy rockhopping, but some ice on rocks to navigate. Water crossings were a frequent challenge on this Saturday hike. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful blustery ridge walk between the peaks, alternately windblown drifts and windblown bare. Completely erased the wet slushy slippery spring hike mindset I was in on the way up. There's a half-mile butt slide in use down the steep trail off the south peak! |
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 | Name: |
brendalind |
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 | E-Mail: |
brendalind88@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-12-30 |
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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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