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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks South Hancock (attempt), NH
Trails
Trails: Sawyer River Trail, Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Monday, May 9, 2016
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes:  
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: No issues except for significant water on Hancock notch to Sawyer River 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Hancock Notch was significantly overgrown in places, very few blazes, and washed out along Sawyer River. NOT recommended if you are unfamiliar with the route. Can become disorienting and easy to lose the trail.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs: None 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: The trail was lost but eventually found.  
 
Comments
Comments: Trail up South Hancock had significant ice requiring turnaround. Would suggest going to North peak first.  
Name
Name: Jason 
E-Mail
E-Mail:  
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2016-05-10 
Link
Link: https:// 
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