| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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: |
Sunday, May 11, 2025 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock-hoppable, with care. Poles help. |
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 | Bugs: |
Crisp enough that I didn't see a bug all day. |
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 | Comments: |
Soggy sock season!
Due to the rain Friday and Saturday, Cedar Brook Trail was a muddy mess Sunday morning, but by the afternoon on my way out, it was in better shape. Still, some sections were more creek than trail, and a few water crossings were dicey. Bring extra socks!
No snow or ice to note during the ascent or descent. Some trace snow with a few inches of monorail in between the summits, but it only goes for a few hundred feet and is on a flatter portion. Traction shouldn't be necessary on these peaks for the rest of the season unless we get some new winter weather.
Gorgeous day in the Whites. Photos below! |
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 | Name: |
DannyHikesTheWhites |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-05-12 |
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 | Link: |
 https://dannymercuriohikesthewhites.wordpress.com/hancock-and-south-hancock-may-2025/ |
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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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