| 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: |
Saturday, June 20, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There were 3 cars in the lot when I arrived and when I finished the lot was full. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I would say they are rock hoppable but I had to use submerged rocks on several of them so my feet got wet pretty much right out of the gate. I had waterproof boot covers with me but the trail was so wet that I figured it didn't matter. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are still the same twin blowdowns on the Hancock Loop trail which require some creativity to get around them. By now I have a system. It's a ridiculous system but it works well for fun sized people. All other blowdown are just step overs. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No puppers seen today. :( The steeps on either side of the loop could be tricky for less experienced doggos, but most will find their own way up and down along side the trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
They returned to Hell just for today. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost and nothing found. |
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 | Comments: |
Either NOAA was off or I forgot how to read a weather report because I thought I had a weather window this morning but did not. It rained the whole morning on and off and at times it was rather heavy. The trail was very wet and muddy and there were many areas of running water. The water crossings were not unsafe but for those with short legs, it was impossible to stay dry so I didn't. The steeps on the Hancock Loop trail were very wet which required care both ascending and descending and the wind was howling up there. I think even the Grey Jays were not messing with this weather since none came out to say hello. I bumped into Barry on the way out which was lovely and we walked back out to our cars together. It really wasn't a bad day at all and I saw quite a few happy and friendly hikers also embracing the weather. |
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 | Name: |
Uki |
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 | E-Mail: |
ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-20 |
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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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