| 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: |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock-hoppable. Snow bridges are not solid - don't trust them, I broke through one of the larger ones with my snowshoe into the river. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Skida blue+white headband - left on tree branch at start of trail |
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 | Comments: |
Snowshoes door to door today. 4-6 inches of fresh powder. Approx 4 people in snowshoes on trail today, so snowshoes probably best choice for next couple days until trail is better packed down. |
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 | Name: |
Rach AJ |
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 | Date Submitted: |
2026-01-07 |
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 | Link: |
https:// |
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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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