| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Hancock, Middle Hancock, South Hancock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 21, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking st the overlook. Upper lot was full at 8:15.
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy to rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fazer had no problems. The steep sections have a lot of loose rocks so be aware especially if descending the north side |
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 | Bugs: |
Zero |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
We started at around 8:30 up Cedar Brook. Nice dry trail with a few small muddy spots near the streams. Plenty of places to get water until you get to the loop. We went clockwise as others had recommended and it was STEEP with many loose rocks to navigate. Nice views from the overlooks. I was surprised to see many others doing this hike, so I guess it’s more popular than I expected. The descent down the south side was just as steep and tricky. My son broke one of his poles on the way down ☹️ Total was around 9.5 miles in 6:46 with moving time of 5:11. |
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 | Name: |
Jim Gosselin |
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 | E-Mail: |
jagoss45@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-08-24 |
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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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