| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Hancock, North Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hancock lot mostly empty in the morning, a handful of cars in pm |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water higher than usual, but all rock-hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
a few step-over blowdowns, good places to sit and take a break |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good for dogs, but left mine home today because of the heat/humidity (glad I did) |
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 | Bugs: |
none today!! victory. |
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 | Comments: |
Hancock Notch and Cedar Brook Trails are free of snow and ice. We did the loop counter-clockwise upon recommendation of Hiker Dad. It was a good choice! We barebooted up South, still a bit of snow and ice on the upper part of the climb, but did not need spikes. Short sections of narrow, mostly unstable monorail between the peaks, but mostly bare ground on the ridge (so nice!) - no need for spikes across the ridge. No snow-ice from North Peak back to the junction. Great day for Hancocks after some showers at the beginning. |
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 | Name: |
Lab Mom |
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 | E-Mail: |
winnie@vermontel.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-05-22 |
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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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