| 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: |
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There was black ice on the rocks in lost crossings. I used spikes to cross. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful conditions! Microspikes adequate for the ascent (North- clockwise direction), however descent from the South Hancock had more powder over the ice and I switched to trail crampons. Given the ice and grade, I did use my ice axe, although you probably would be fine without it. I have a bad knee, so it’s helpful. Use it if you got it! Lots of ice on the rocks at stream crossings. |
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 | Name: |
Tim Scherer |
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 | E-Mail: |
Tscherer3044@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-11-29 |
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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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