| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Noon Peak, Jennings Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur, Drakes Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Nice lot with some shade. Not crowded mid week. Right next to the power substation. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopping over Drakes Brook. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Sandwich mountain trail markings sparse and faded and had an older blowdown that the trail has gone around but could easily be followed on the worn path. Might be a little more challenge with leaf or snow cover. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I didn't read about the lack of water on the Sandwich Mountain Trail and underestimated the amount of water we would need on a warm day for a dog with a full coat. We had to head back down rather than continue to Sandwich Dome. On Drakes Brook there was plenty of water in the brook which the trail runs near in several spots. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few flies but not bad. |
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 | Comments: |
There were a couple of other cars but we didn't see anyone else on the trails on a warm mid week day. The trail is mostly shaded and with altitude and streams and Drakes Brook it wasn't too hot overall even though it was uncomfortably hot a the base when we got back. The hike up Sandwich Mountan Trail to Noon Peak was the most challenging mostly because of the grade. There were no real scrambles that I recall. |
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 | Name: |
LibertyNh |
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 | E-Mail: |
libertynh@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-08-19 |
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 | Link: |
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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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