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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks North and South Hancock, NH
Trails
Trails: Hancock Notch, Cedar Brook, Hancock Loop trails
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: no problems on a tuesday 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: all easily crossed 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Trail up N Hancock is severely eroded. Lots of loose rock. Have now hiked this 11 times but not since 2022. Do not remember it ever being this loose and in need of support.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Wicket had fun 
Bugs
Bugs: minor 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments:  
Name
Name: una_dogger 
E-Mail
E-Mail: lafave_sabrina@yahoo.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-07-09 
Link
Link: https:// 
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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