| 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: |
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at lot opposite trailhead-scenic overlook. Good sized lot no vehicles on arrival three on return |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All slightly up but no issue at all |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Twin straddler birch blowdowns approx 1.2
miles in from trailhead. Hancock Loop Trail heading to North is extremely eroded. Glad I ascended this way. Between the two peaks are a trio of large blowdowns. One is a duck under and crawled over the other two.Heading down from South was in a bit better shape despite erosion |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
No bother today |
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 | Comments: |
Nice morning for the Hancocks. Views for days from the viewpoints of North and South Hancock. Crossed paths with seven others enjoying the day. Trace amounts of spring snow remained just enough to make a snowman |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-02 |
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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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