Mount Hancock (South Peak)

Trail: Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

“This was my redemption hike. Exactly 1 month and 1 day ago, I fell on the first water crossing thanks to some glaze ice and really messed up my knee. I managed to make it all the way up to the Loop where I realized I needed to turn back because there was no way my knee was going to agree to the steepness. Today was a night and day difference. The trail down low is mostly dry with some areas of standing or running water and some minor mud. The ascent up North was fine. No slick wet rocks. There were 2 small areas of snow on the ridge and I took a moment of silence to say goodbye to them. 2 bum touches on the descent down South which is pretty good for me. No wet rock on that side either, just the usual moving rocks under your feet. Glad to finally redeem myself and grab these for this single season project.”

Trail: Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail

Conditions: Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow

“After a couple days of rain there was a lot of running water on the trail. Still a considerable amount remaining at the end of the day. Water crossings were tricky in the morning but much easier late in the day after the water went down. Two of the crossings on the loop trail, you will either have wet shoes or need shoes off. Some very loose gravel on the way up North with running water still on trail. Some monorail on the ridge which was easily walked on top of. With melting conditions I'm guessing people will soon be falling through. No spikes needed at any time. Despite the yucky morning conditions, it was still a great day out! Enjoyed the trail!”

Trail: Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Small Patches

“Overall trail conditions are very good. Mix of damp and wet trail throughout the hike but not enough to be a problem. Any place with running water has minimal depth. Just enough to wet the sole. North peak has no snow or rail. The trail from north to south is a mix of rail and snow free sections. Probably 50/50 rail and damp trail. Most of the rail can be straddled. The closer you get to south peak the rail becomes prominent with a fairly large snow field as you near south peak. Firm enough to walk on. There's enough snow and length of rail in this section for spikes. Bare booted door to door. Broke my solo hiking today and hiked with Mark from ME. A very seasoned climber and good company. We crossed paths with Ken another very seasoned climber that Mark climbed with years ago. What a world we live in.”