| 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: |
Thursday, January 14, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Several parking spots have melted to bare asphalt |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Not well frozen over, but easy rock hops |
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 | Comments: |
I went up the North peak and down the South (but either direction would be fine). On the descent, I had a long and fast butt slide - almost too fast. No need for crampons.
I checked out the Hancock Notch trail going further east and it is only lightly broken out. |
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 | Name: |
Brian |
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 | Date Submitted: |
2021-01-14 |
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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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