| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Sandwich Dome, Jennings Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Smarts Brook Trail, Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 26, 2018 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were some blowdowns on Smarts Brooks, but all pretty easily passable going over or around. |
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 | Bugs: |
The black flies were heavy on the Smarts Brook Trail. I did not bring/wear bug spray, but I probably should have. |
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 | Comments: |
I had not done this hike before and yes, the Smarts Brook Trail is the "road less followed." I saw nobody on this trail, in both directions. I did see 7 people total, all on the Sandwich Mtn Trail. At about 1.3 miles on the Smarts Brook trail, on the right side where there is a pond, I was able to watch several beavers just swimming around in the middle of the day, perhaps a benefit of the trail's quiet nature. Also something interesting, is that in the 0.6 mile from Smarts Brook Trail to Sandwich Dome, I looked to the right in the forest and I saw this mossy looking "swan," see my picture attached. Other than those sightings, I only saw frogs and toads and plenty of deer droppings. It was a peaceful and quiet journey and I enjoyed napping on the rock at Jennings Peak. |
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 | Name: |
Deanna Briggs |
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 | E-Mail: |
craftydlib@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-05-27 |
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 | Link: |
 https://s://photos.app.goo.gl/NcmEVgo37Mtp97pJ2 |
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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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