Friday, December 2, 2022 Start/End: Hancock viewing area Miles: 9.22 Elevation Gain/Loss: 3091′ Peaks: Hancock, South Hancock I started out from the trailhead close to sunset; within the first 2 miles, I crossed paths with 4 people heading back. They questioned me and expressed disbelief that I was heading to the summits. I smiled, thanked … Continue reading The Grid: Hancocks
May 21, 2022 Start/finish: Hancock lookout Mileage: 9.16 Elevation gain: 2749′ After lunch, I headed over to the Hancock lookout around 2:30 and easily found a parking spot. I suited up and headed out. As I hiked along, the trail became progressively more muddy and wet; the stream crossing were all moderate, and easy enough … Continue reading May Grid: Hancocks
Sunday, July 5, 2020 Trailhead: Hancock lookout Miles: 9.47 Elevation gain: 2547′ Accompanied by: Little Engine GaiaGPS track After breakfast and packing up our campsite, Little Engine and I headed to the Hancock lookout parking area and started up the trail at 8:45am. We made great time and headed left from the trail split up … Continue reading The Grid: Hancocks
Sunday, February 24, 2019 Start/End: Hancock Overlook Mileage: 9.4 Elevation gain/loss: 2510′ GaiaGPS track I was up early again, around 5am, before my alarm went off. I was packed up and in my car by around 5:30am, and at the trailhead by 6am. It was already snowing, and continued to snow for the entire time … Continue reading Winter 48: Hancock, South Hancock
Sunday, November 26, 2017NH 4000 footers climbed: Mt. Hancock and Mt. South HancockMiles: 9.3 (total, out and back hike)Elevation gained: 2547′MapMyRun recording I was up and out of the motel room by 7am, and started hiking by 7:45am. It was snowing quite fiercely and continued on for most of my hike, until around 12pm. I wore … Continue reading NH 48 4000 footers: Hancock & South Hancock
Transcending Mountains 