Hey, I've been searching the web (mostly vftt) for information on hiking this loop but there doesn't seem to be much out there that I can find. I am considering attempting this loop over maybe 3 days (two overnights) this coming weekend and would appreciate any input. Specifically, how are the Cedar Brook Trail, Wilderness Trail, Desolation Trail, and finally the Hancock Notch trail in winter? I would probably start from the sawyer river road walk.
With the warmer temperatures are the water crossing on the CBT going to be a problem? I hear the hancock notch trail tends to be wet and soggy. Does anyone have any idea of the current conditions of these trails? I don't expect there to be much recent activity so are the trails generally easy to follow after with snow coverage? Suggestions for campsite locations? The two that I would generally think of would be the junction for the hancock loop and near the summit of Carrigain..
Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks