| 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, November 15, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
7 @ 8:30 full @ 2. Icy lot early |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hops. No ice early, minor glazing on way back |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Cluster of 3 fairly big trees across trail between peaks, crawl under. Another cluster of leaners further on. More snow will be an issue |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one enjoy a run |
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 | Bugs: |
Done |
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 | Lost and Found: |
No |
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 | Comments: |
Rock spikes on in lot kept them on all day. Trace snow, exposed rocks, standing water & mud with snow depths increasing the further in you get. Once past the water crossings 3-4 inches fresh powder. Climb up to North was fairly packed, great views in warm sun at both outlooks. Probably 6” unconsolidated powder just past summit, still no need for snowshoes. No butt sliders on South made for an easier down. Very quiet today, I only saw 11. Beautiful weather, comfortable temps with fresh snow in the trees. Snow overnight will change conditions. |
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 | Name: |
buzza77 |
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 | E-Mail: |
buzza77@msn.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-16 |
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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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