Near Hancock Notch Trail #32189
Trail has now been cleared. As of 2016.

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Hancock Notch Trail #32189

4.0 (4 Ratings)
An easily accessible and great trail through the wilds of New Hampshire.
6.3
mi
Distance
682
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLess CrowdedRiver/CreekSpringWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.32mi
Distance
682ft
Elevation Gain
1,054ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
2,816ft
High Point
1,750ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail can be considered two parts. The first, starting at the Kanc and ending at Cedar Brook Trail is a heavily traveled route to bag the Hancock Peaks. Continuing on, it becomes very lightly traveled. From Cedar Brook Trail to the notch is not blazed but from notch to Sawyer River Trail is. There are major washouts and significant erosion on the river. We beat back the hobblebush but it encroaches readily.

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Contributors
Bill Tarkulich