| 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: |
Thursday, July 25, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Summertime tourism is in effect, so plan accordingly. I got there at noontime, and the lot was tight. Later that afternoon, mine was one of two cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The various brooks and drainages are all at a stage you'd expect for mid-summer. If you get your feet wet, it's only because you want to cool off. They are, however, at a rate that will allow easy filling of your water bottle, should you need it. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of minor blow-downs that are easily stepped around or over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One incredibly happy pup, out with mum and dad. |
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 | Bugs: |
Out there, of course, but not at all ferocious. |
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 | Comments: |
Last year, I went on a cloudy day that was just on the dry side of wanting to rain, and experienced views from the outlooks that were to be expected. Today, the sun was out, and so too were the views. Trails were muddy in spots, but all could be reasonably avoided by stepping on stones, roots and boughs, or the like. Overall, though, trails were in fine shape.
Photos are on my blog, as always. |
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 | Name: |
Protean Wanderer |
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 | E-Mail: |
hiker@proteanwanderer.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-07-25 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.proteanwanderer.com/2019/07/26/trip-report-mt-hancock-north-and-south-summer-edition/ |
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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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