| 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: |
Saturday, January 10, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Ice bridges are pretty rotten, be careful. Fine rock hopping though |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blow downs between the Hancocks, nothing too bad |
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 | Comments: |
Both trails were hard pack sticky snow. Spikes the whole way. Snowshoes and ice axe went for a nice ride and didn't get used though you certainly could use them if you felt like it. But sledding down from Hancock was beautiful. If the snow freezes up a little bit more it might be a bit too fast. Couple icy sections headed up south Hancock but nothing bad.
Couple icy sections on the Osceolas as well but all avoidable. Chimney is well schwacked around. Summit of Osceola is a sheet of ice, stay away from the drop offs. |
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 | Name: |
Salamander |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-10 |
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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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