| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Black Mountain, Sandwich Dome, Jennings Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Algonquin Trail, bushwhack, Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur, Smarts Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Sandwich Notch Road a bit rough for cars with low clearance. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One step over blowdown on flats on Algonquin Trail. A few on the upper portion of Smarts Brook Trail. Found blazing on lower Smarts Brook Trail to be rather confusing (yellow blazes marking multiple trails at an unsigned junction, etc.). Jennings Peak Spur in need of brushing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A few scrambles on the Algonquin Trail may be tough for many dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal, though there were a few mosquitoes on lower Smarts Brook Trail. |
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 | Comments: |
Algonquin Trail was in good shape. Bushwhacked from the first col to Black Mountain (2,732) to the excellent Lakes Region view ledge. Continued up Algonquin Trail to Sandwich Dome, then headed down to Jennings Peak - dry trail. Smarts Brook Trail became muddy near the large boulders and upper logging cuts, though generally doable with dry boots. Found navigating the lower portion a bit confusing (it was obvious to keep the brook nearby, but staying on the Smarts Brook Trail proper was another story), due to numerous ski trail and logging road junctions. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-07-31 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/blackmtn1-2010-0731.php |
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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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