| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Jennings Peak, Sandwich Dome, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur, Drakes Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 13, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There's a short incline going into the parking lot and the lot is not plowed to the ground, so this could make for a slippery situation. It was fine today as everything was packed down. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I went up Sandwich Mountain and that first crossing of Drakes Brook was a little dicey. Definitely frozen enough to form a bridge, but the bridge is not consistent so take care when crossing. Crossings on the descent on Drakes Brook Trail were fine. Again, a few places that require care but nothing outrageous. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A yaktrak and a pole were near two different signs in the parking area. |
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 | Comments: |
No views today, but the hike was really nice. First water crossing was, as I wrote above, a little tricky but not the end of the world. I had snowshoes with me but used spikes the whole way. There was some drifting at the very top of Sandwich Dome (maybe the last tenth of a mile) and snowshoes could be useful there but otherwise unnecessary (until the next snowfall). |
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 | Name: |
Tart |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-13 |
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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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