| 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: |
Friday, April 15, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at the hairpin turn |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock hops |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sarge had no problems navigating the ice going up to North Hancock, he dipped into the woods in a couple of spots to avoid the worst of it. There is a lot of ice so I would strongly suggest only bringing experienced dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
Bare ground for the first few tenths of a mile, then a mix of ice and packed snow to the split on the Hancock Loop Trail. North link has quite a bit of ice, I wore microspikes and was fine, but hillsounds or crampons would not be an overkill. Between peaks is packed snow and little patches of ice, easy moving. South link has a few ice flows but was much easier than north link, saw another hiker with crampons and ice axe on south link, so wear whatever you feel most comfortable/confident/safest in.
Nice quiet morning out on the trails, Sarge had fun navigating the ice and licking it when he waited for me to catch up! |
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 | Name: |
Sgt. Pepper AKA Professor Biscuit(s) |
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 | E-Mail: |
cdailey@hpearce.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-15 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/sgt._pepper_goldendoodle/ |
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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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