| 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, July 29, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at 8:00AM at the Hancock hairpin turn parking off the Kancamagus Highway. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Brook crossings were easy on rocks. Water levels low. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many blow downs on ridge between the peaks were cleared. Some badly eroded spots on the Hancock Loop Trail on the section from the loop junction to South Hancock. Trail improvements required on the steep section of trail leading to South Hancock. Improvements have been made on the other segments of the Hancock Loop Trail over the years. The Cedar Brook reroute is better than the old trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Loose footing on South Hancock might be a problem for some dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
No obstructions on all the trails. Headed up to Mt Hancock and descended from South Hancock. Views at outlook at Mt Hancock, at some thinned out woods on the ridge, and at South Hancock outlooks. The occasional mud spots had a consistency of putty. Very little running water on the trail. Had nice conversations with most hikers. Some runners and joggers only had a brief greeting. Tamaracks near brook crossing on Cedar Brook Trail. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-07-29 |
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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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