| 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: |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed, normal |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
WET. Several people fell in today. Some turned back. Some made it. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
normal for Winter. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
dogs on trail. Water crossings were concerning for them as well as us. |
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 | Bugs: |
nope |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found a black Contigo bottle near Middle Hancock. We left it at the Trailhead. |
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 | Comments: |
Snow was crunchy as it had been cold for a bit. Below Freezing today. Water crossings had ice covered rocks, dry rocks, breakable ice, fast ( but not treacherous) running water, the whole bundle of challenges.
Minor ice flows up North or down South created challenges. Slow and steady. We carried snow shoes, but sharp spikes did the job start to finish. There were some snow shoe post holes. These must not have been fun at the time. but easy enough to get around. Raised packed trail in some spots. normal packed trail in most spots.
Hope this helps some of you. |
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 | Name: |
The Deb |
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 | E-Mail: |
walkintrails@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-19 |
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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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