| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Hancock, Middle Hancock, South Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hancock Notch, Cedar Brook, Hancock Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Sunday morning tourist trap. Get there early and make sure you leave yourself with an exit strategy so you can get out before you are parked in. |
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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: |
All water crossings were able to be rock-hopped. Take your time as some are slippery or just bull through. The choice is yours. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The first mile and change of Hancock Notch Trail has recently been eroded in the middle of the trail. Haven’t been on it since this winter so don’t know how recent this damage. Also, a large hole is forming in the middle of the trail where it appears it is draining when heavy rains happen. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
A few at the start, a few near the muddy sections on Cedar Brook. Swallowed a couple. Big spray seemed to help keep them from biting. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Celestial design mask found hanging in tree near the summit of North Hancock. Left it there. |
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 | Comments: |
Nice morning out. Water was flowing. Trail up to North Hancock has had some work done to it recently and made for a fun climb. A couple of blowdowns on the ridge that will need to sawed. One section had a double blowdown so prepare to do a little ninja warrior action. Going down South was pleasant and it appeared that some work had been done on that section as well. |
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 | Name: |
Scott |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-14 |
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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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