| 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: |
Sunday, December 1, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot is plowed. |
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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: |
Water was still running in the creeks, but all crossings were very shallow and easily rock hop-able. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One duck-under on Hancock Notch trail, a couple of blow downs on Hancock Notch down low and between the peaks. Many snow weighted "lean-overs" requiring crawling through on Hancock Notch. Somewhat tiring! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
The trail to the split on Hancock Notch trail is completely packed and consolidated. I wore my rock spikes to that point. I opted to ascend North Hancock and donned my MSRs before starting. Even on the steeps the snow is pretty well packed and my snowshoes were able to grab the snow really well. Between the peaks the snow is much looser. I also descended using a combo of butt sledding and grippy snowshoes. Went back to rock spikes once down low. No views today, but it didn't matter. Just an absolutely beautiful day in the woods. |
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 | Name: |
wildcatfan |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-12-01 |
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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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