South & North Hancock via the Loop 12/5

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Mountain49

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Cedar Brook Trail is wet and muddy. Brook crossings were high and required some finesse to get over. I slipped trying to cross over on branch,one boot wet but had extra socks so all was well.Trail to South Peak has packed down snow with icy top I put on Microspikes which worked well. I brought snowshoes but never used them.

Between the peaks there is a fair amount of snow which is mostly packed down.You could have worn snowshoes but I found microspikes to work.
Descending North Peak there were stretches of dirt and rocks mixed with ice. Started to snow at noon which later came down steadily.

Overcast day with few views.The brook after you've descended North Peak was lovely with the snow coming down.

Equipment needed: Microspikes, poles, and raingear.

Mountain49
 
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