| 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: |
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I think there was 5 cars in the lot at 8:00, was pretty full at 1:45 though. |
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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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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopping on all crossings, no problems |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Looked like LOTS of blowdowns were cleared this year, many thanks to those who handled it!! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Only saw two dogs, in same group. Besides the steep sections on both peaks, and loose rock and gravel in those sections, I think most dogs would have no problems. |
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 | Bugs: |
There were some black flies, mostly on S. Hancock I guess, but they were a non issue. |
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 | Comments: |
My first time over the Hancocks, overall, this is about 75% very easy, and 25% difficult in the steep ascent and descent sections. Loose rocks and gravel in those steep sections too. There was some mud and water lower down on Cedar Brook and Hancock Notch trails, but nothing to present a problem or even slow you down. Water crossings were very easy, though looked like they would not be quite so easy with any significant rain. Pretty much a typical summer hike in the White Mountains. |
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 | Name: |
Erich |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-07-22 |
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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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