| 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, March 2, 2024 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The lower crossings were each mostly bridged this morning. The last crossing on Hancock Loop Trail was fully bridged so you'll hardly notice it's there. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are a few branches and a couple easy step overs here and there on HNT and CBT. Along the ridge there is one minor blowdown that is partially blocking the trail, and a good amount of leaners to duck under. |
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 | Comments: |
The trails were hard packed and in good shape this morning. I carried snowshoes but they were not needed at all. I was planning on going counterclockwise thinking the climb up South would be icy, but the trail was grippy up to the junction so I decided to just go clockwise. As you would expect it is a luge track going down South but wasn't icy and my sharp Hillsounds gripped well and I stayed upright the whole time. Some may want something more aggressive. I would think buttsledding down this right now would be super dangerous.
There were only a few others out on these trails this morning including a group of campers. Always nice running into Rick S, and thank you Dot for opening my water bottle for me! |
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 | Name: |
Kyle L |
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 | E-Mail: |
kjlanctot g mail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-03-02 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/10875259411 |
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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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