Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Sandwich Dome, NH |
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| Trails: |
Algonquin Trail, Smarts Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 20, 2011 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
no issues with parking at Smarts Brook Trailhead, the issue with Algonquin Trailhead was driving up the Sandwich Notch Road. This was hard on the cars, the dirt road is eroded pretty good in places making the manuevering of the pot holes interesting. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
water crossings a non issue, but slippery rocks an issue due to dew point and lack of use on Smarts Brook Trail |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
wilderness |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Dog did great, same many other dogs out Saturday enjoying the beauty that is the Sandwich Dome |
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| Bugs: |
some on top bugging while we ate |
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| Comments: |
This was a great way to do the Dome! We went up the steep ledgy part that gave some good views of Welch/Dickey, Tecumseh and all around and then ridge walks over to the peak. Then down the wild and in some ways overgrown, boulder strewn Smarts Brook Trail. This one was very wet in places and afforded us a much needed refreshing swim about a mile from the spotted car we left. |
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| Name: |
Heather |
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| E-Mail: |
hikerhmh@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-08-22 |
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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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