| 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: |
Sunday, September 20, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
As zporter noted, parking lot was full with some overflow in the morning. Most people were gone by 3:00. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Two crossings of Drakes Brook on each trail; both easy rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One step-over on Drake's Brook, otherwise trails were good. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Only one energetic lab puppy. There's plenty of water on Drake's Brook trail, but none elsewhere. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nah |
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 | Comments: |
Counterclockwise loop up Sandwich trail and down Drakes Brook. I highly recommend doing it this way, even though it seemed most people did otherwise. Parts of the Sandwich trail are rough-the section approaching Noon Peak was downright nasty-but Drakes Brook ended up being a gentle and pleasant descent.
Despite overflowing parking, it only felt busy near and on the Jennings Spur. Ended up being a beautiful day, and never got that cold since the steep climbing started right away. Outlooks from Noon Peak and Jennings were fabulous, not to mention the great visibility! Leaves are beginning to turn, although I fear that the drought will make them duller than usual.
Peakbagging Sandwich dome was tempting, but we're going to leave that for another day. I heard that the Algonquin trail is supposed to be a really nice route up there.
40/52 WAV |
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 | Name: |
NHhiker95 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-09-20 |
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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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