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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks North Hancock, South Hancock, NH
Trails
Trails: Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Sunday, May 27, 2018
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: We got there at 8:30am and there was plenty of parking. When we left there were cars parked outside of the parking lot and alongside the road.  
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: You can definitely rock hop. The crossings were easier than I expected and were not difficult. Boots barely got wet.  
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: On the hancock loop trail there are quite a few blow downs and erosion. I was surprised at how much loose gravel there was coming down from South Hancock.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Saw a few dogs. Once was misbehaved and jump up on us (it was off leash) 
Bugs
Bugs: There were no bugs out. It was a very cool day. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: We found a black merrel liner glove (right hand I believe) that we left at the trailhead map.  
 
Comments
Comments: You do not need to bring microspikes. There are definitely some muddy spots but I was surprised at how much dry trail there was.  
Name
Name: OceanWindsurfer 
E-Mail
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Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2018-05-28 
Link
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