Home States  Connecticut  Maine  Massachusetts  New Hampshire  New York  Rhode Island  Vermont  View All Lists  NE 4,000 Footers  NE 100 Highest  NH 4,000 Footers  NH 52 With A View  NH Belknap Range  NH Ossipee 10 Explanation of Ratings Links Ossipee Mountains Notice Search Trail Conditions Trip Log About	Mt. Hancock (North Peak), Mt. Hancock (South Peak) Lincoln, NH, Livermore, NH Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below. Looking up the Hancock Loop Trail Route: Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail, (Mt. Hancock North Peak), Hancock Loop Trail, (Mt. Hancock South Peak), Hancock Loop Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Notch Trail A bit windy to be above treeline, I decided to make the most of an otherwise nice day and do some hiking off the Kanc. For the morning, the plan was the Hancocks. The trails were just about perfect - well packed, no ice, and great for snowshoeing. Most of the water crossings were snowbridged. Reaching the summit of North Hancock, I had excellent views of the Osceolas and Scar Ridge. Continuing to South Hancock, I had to be careful to stay on trail, as the footbed had been drifted over in some places. From South Hancock, the views weren't quite as strong, but nonetheless quite good. The descent went smoothly - since I was the first one down the south branch on this day, I was able to get good traction with my snowshoes (vs. trying to get down a slick buttslided trail). A nice morning on the Hancocks. Hike Ratings Getting To Trailhead: Easy Destination: Mt. Hancock (North Peak) Length: Moderate Steepness: Very Difficult Navigation: Easy Views: Excellent Crowds: Minimal Destination: Mt. Hancock (South Peak) Length: Moderate Steepness: Difficult Navigation: Moderate Views: Excellent Crowds: Minimal Hike Stats Date Hiked: Saturday, January 16, 2010 Hike Commenced: 7:40 AM Parking Elevation: 2,140' Destination: Mt. Hancock (North Peak) Ascent Commenced: 7:40 AM Summit Reached: 9:33 AM Time Elapsed: 01:53 Trailhead Elevation: 2,140' Summit Elevation: 4,420' Vertical Gain: 2,470' Destination: Mt. Hancock (South Peak) Ascent Commenced: 9:35 AM Summit Reached: 10:10 AM Time Elapsed: 00:35 Trailhead Elevation: 4,420' Summit Elevation: 4,319' Distance: 1.4 miles Vertical Gain: 534' Hike Ended: 11:38 AM Hike Time Elapsed: 03:58 Hike Vertical Gain: 3,154' The Hancock Notch Trail trailhead The Osceolas as seen from the North Hancock viewpoint The Hancock Loop Trail between the peaks The Franconia Ridge as seen from near the South Hancock summit Directions to trailhead: Take Route 112 west from Route 16. After going over the pass, continue down hill a bit. The Hancock WMNF fee parking area will be on the left, just before a hairpin turn. Back to Mt. Hancock (North Peak) Profile Back to Mt. Hancock (South Peak) Profile
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