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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.
The Cedar Brook 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
Another day of bad weather. Since my first two hikes of the Hancocks were in bad weather, I tend to think of them as the bad weather go to hike.
As expected with the numerous days of drizzle and rain leading up to the hike, as well as the showers and mist during the hike, things were pretty wet. Fortunately, the water crossings were all doable (albeit with wet boots).
While I was feeling a bit tired for much of the day, I was able to get up the north branch of the loop without too much fatigue. Reaching the summit of the north peak, the mist turned into light-wind-driven-rain. Head down, I trucked my way through the mud pits to the south peak.
The rain let up as I made my way back to the loop junction. By the time I reached the trailhead, I could see a sliver of blue sky to the west. Oh how the weather can change!
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Hancock (North Peak) |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Very Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Minimal (due to weather) |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Mt. Hancock (South Peak) |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Minimal (due to weather) |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Monday, June 22, 2009 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:48 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
2,140' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Hancock (North Peak) |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:48 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
5:45 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
01:57 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
2,140' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,420' |
| Vertical Gain: |
2,470' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Hancock (South Peak) |
| Ascent Commenced: |
5:46 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
6:21 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:35 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
4,420' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,319' |
| Distance: |
1.4 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
534' |
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| Hike Ended: |
8:10 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
04:22 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
3,154' |
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The Hancock Notch Trail trailhead
Flowers at the beginning of the Hancock Notch Trail
Clouds as seen from Mt. Hancock's North Peak viewpoint
The Hancock Loop Trail on the way to Mt. Hancock's South Peak
Clouds as seen from the viewpoint near Mt. Hancock's South Peak
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.
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