| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Noon Peak, Jennings Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur, Drake's Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 10, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Couple cars in the lot at 130pm |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing near the beginning on Sandwich Mtn Trail was easily crossed on rocks; crossing near the end on Drake's Brook Trail was even easier |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of blowdowns that aren't a real nuisance; a couple bog boards are hurting but still got the job done |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw three dogs. No crazy scrambling but there are ledges |
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 | Comments: |
This started off with a bit of slush snow over lots of slippery leaves. Increased to only a couple inches of snow. Slightly icy on the rocks at the viewpoint before Noon Peak and the rock stretches after. From Noon Peak towards Jennings there were serious puddles and muddy spots under the easily broken ice. It'll probably take a bit for it to freeze completely in the deeper areas so beware of breaking through. Bog boards look sketchy but didn't shift and did their job. Ledges on Jennings Peak were the most ice I'd seen all day. Drake's Brook Trail was only mildly slippery in the rain. Managed to bare boot this hike, though if I came down Sandiwch Mtn trail (instead of Drake's Brook trail) I probably would have put them on for a bit of that descent. I imagine this will all freeze up enough to warrant spikes real soon |
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 | Name: |
Samantha J |
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 | E-Mail: |
sjbrook603@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-10 |
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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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