| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Noon Peak, 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: |
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
lot had one car when I arrived at 8 a.m., 3 when I left at 2 pm - weekday late in the season |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One crossing at the start of Sandwich Mtn Trail, one toward the end of Drake's Brook Trail, both carefully achievable without wetting the boots. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
a few bog bridges in rough shape but passable enough. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The loop gets most of the hard work out of the way just before Noon Peak. After that it's fairly soft footing (for the Whites) and gentle gradient. Views start at Noon Peak and just keep on happening. All the peaks have outstanding vistas (including snow-covered Mt Washington). Descending on Drake's Brook required careful footing due to leaf-cover. The switch-backs were appreciated! Most of this trail is an old logging road that runs along the brook, easy hiking with delightful peeks at the cascades and pools. Overall, an enjoyable loop hike. 6.5 hrs to complete at my old-woman pace, with a stop on the Dome for lunch. |
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 | Name: |
NosyKate |
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 | E-Mail: |
fromthestoop@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-10-19 |
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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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