| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Boulder Loop, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Boulder Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in the big lot near the end of Passaconaway Rd. The covered bridge is still open to cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There's a decent sized hemlock across the trail about 6/10 of a mile from the car (clockwise direction). And there's a hardwood across the trail below the main cliff (about 6/10 of a mile in, counter-clockwise). |
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 | Comments: |
Not to be confused with Boulder Loop Trail on Mount Major, this is the trail by the Albany covered bridge, on the east end of the Kanc. I did the loop clockwise, as recommended in the AMC White Mountain Guide. The ascent was a long series of switchbacks. The descent was much more direct and steeper. I think I would prefer doing the loop counter-clockwise.
There was no snow or ice at the trailhead. Although there was one icy stretch on the way up, the top was also mostly free of ice. I did not put on spikes, but of course you should have them with you this time of year.
Awesome views of the Sandwich Range from the eastern cliffs. It was also fun wandering through the boulders at the bottom of the cliffs. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-20 |
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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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