| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Very limited parking at Hancock Notch Trailhead. I parked along road (where there weren't signs) and didn't get towed - there were quite a few cars here as well just outside entrance to parking lot proper. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
rock-hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Once past Wilderness Boundary sign on Cedar Brook Trail, deadfall is ever-present. I knew I was getting close to Camp 24 when all of a sudden there was less deadfall and better maintenance. There is 1 very large blowdown mess about a mile above Camp 24 with herd paths on both sides. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
why not - there is still a lot of standing water and water dripping on trail even in the drought. Must be springs next to/along trail that don't ever go dry. |
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 | Bugs: |
none, for a change |
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 | Comments: |
OK, so, I didn't want to deal with a lot of people, but, unfortunately, you have to hike through a lotta people to get to the less-used trails. Was glad to avoid the 2 hancocks and still get 2K elev gain by going up and over the col near wilderness boundary - got 1K on either side. I was thinking about going all the way to the Wilderness Trail but decided when I got to Camp 24 that I was good. Turned around there and went back uphill - I love this section of the Cedar Brook Trail so I was more than happy to do it twice. Jogged quite a bit of these trails and really enjoyed them. |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-09-20 |
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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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