Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Jennings Peak, Sandwich Dome, NH |
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| Trails: |
Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur, Drake's Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 27, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking plowed. Four other cars parked when I left - but I only saw two people all morning - hiking up Drake's. I suspect others were out skiing on adjacent trails. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings well frozen |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
~ 8 duck/crawl unders , a couple of walk-arounds, and a couple of step-overs.
Largely in good shape. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw dog prints low on hill |
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| Comments: |
Very nice route. Most of Sandwich Mtn Trail is in north-facing spruce-fir. Nice look-outs from Noon Peak, the summit of Sandwich, and particularly from Jennings Peak. Nice view of Tri-Pyramid, Osceola, the cliff north of East Peak/Osceola and Agiocochook. Marten tracks (?) on Jennings, also Raven tracks on ledges, grouse tracks, and Boreal Chickadees. Beautiful ice formations at small falls along Drake's Brook, the Drake's Brook Valley is mixed with yellow birch , red maple, mtn ash, and shad low down. Golden-crowned kinglets |
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| Name: |
Walk in beauty |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-01-29 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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