HQ Loop

HQ Loop is a cross-country ski route in Massachusetts, about 0.7 miles from the town of Nancys Corner. It is a short out-and-back, roughly 0.8 miles long, with a high point of about 50 feet and a low of about 35 feet. The route is nearly flat, with a maximum grade of about 6% at the start. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Beverly show January highs around 37°F and lows near 18°F, with snow on about four days that month. By April, snow days drop to zero, and by May, highs reach about 66°F. Several other ski routes sit within a short distance, including Plains Loop, Prince of Wales and the Bay Circuit Trail, all about 0.2 to 0.3 miles away. Climbers can find the North Shore climbing area about 9 miles off.