Mt. Chocorua - Hammond Trail, Liberty Trail - 12-20-2022

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Chocorua, NH

	Trails:	Hammond Trail, Liberty Trail

	Date of Hike:	Tuesday, December 20, 2022

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Road was plowed but I’d be hesitant in a non-all wheel drive car to drive down it.

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes

	Recommended Equipment:	Snowshoes, Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	The water crossings were dealable without getting your feet wet. One was a little dicey but easy enough to figure out rock hopping.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Couple blow downs here and there but nothing crazy

	Dog-Related Notes:	The dogs did great, but it was hard for them with all the snow and breaking trail. I would be mindful of the amount of effort dogs will have to put in.

	Bugs:

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	The first 0.6 miles were dealable with just microspikes but I recommend snowshoes from there on up. There were huge snow drifts up to my waist (I’m 5’3”) and it was a slow slog breaking trail. It should be easier for the next people but you will still need snowshoes with all the snow up there.

	Name:	Nicole Hamel

	E-Mail:	Nicole.p.hamel@gmail.com

	Date Submitted:	2022-12-20

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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.