| 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: |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
2nd in lot @ 7. Full on return, leaf peepers out in force! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
1 small step-over and 1 6” diameter both on Hancock Loop. Bigger 1 needs to be at least limbed |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 1 steeps may be an issue |
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 | Bugs: |
Out not bothersome |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nope |
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 | Comments: |
Warm start, clouds down low early. Very wet, muddy, slippery as expected. Much drier in the afternoon, feet are still going to get wet. Up to North 1st, ass kicker for sure. Not sure what’s worse, the climb up to North or down from South. Was treated to warm sun no wind and an amazing undercast with just the Osceola’s poking thru the clouds. Clouds as far as you could see in all directions, pretty cool. Quick to South no issues. Also same warm conditions with clouds dispersing. Solo on both peaks, saw no one until heading down. Lot was crazy, traffic jam with cars trying to come in, pullout & park. Roadside parking only added to traffic.
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 | Name: |
buzza77 |
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 | E-Mail: |
buzza77@msn.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-01 |
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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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