| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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: |
Thursday, January 8, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the hairpin turn lot. It was mostly plowed with room for about 20 cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The wide crossings had thin snow bridges. There were a couple narrow crossings to hop over. |
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 | Comments: |
I did the loop clockwise. That seemed the most popular direction today. There were 10 or more people doing the loop.
Except for a short stretch at the beginning, I wore snowshoes all the way. I think that was the right choice, but a few people opted for spikes instead. The showshoe track is well-packed and in very good shape. I didn't see any serious post-holes.
Unfortunately, there were no views today, but descending South Hancock was fun. There is a very well developed butt luge track for the top 1/3 mile. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-08 |
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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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