| 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: |
Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of spots available at Hancock Overlook on this first full day of spring. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Of the five crossings, the first is the trickiest as the melting and the rock placement make it a little harder to avoid dunking a foot in cold water. Having said that, it's easier on the way back because you don't have to step on the awkward rock first. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of hangovers on Hancock Notch and Cedar Brook. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Barebooted all the way to the loop, as a couple inches had fallen the night before and the fresh snow provided added traction over the slippery ice. Put on Hillsound Pros up North and over to South. Then switched to K-10s on the icy and steep descent down south. Conditions are changing fast, but right now it is really icy. Not advised to butt-slide as that will just make it icier and more treacherous for those who follow. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Trocchi |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikejtrocchi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-21 |
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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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