| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Sunapee, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Andrew Brook Trail, Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 17, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Trail head has room for 6 or 7 cars parked nose in as the signs suggest |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
My route crossed Andrew Brook multiple times. all crossings were frozen although one could hear water gurgling |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I encountered a couple of minor blowdowns easily stepped over or under |
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 | Comments: |
The trail passes over some interesting and rugged terrain. Vast numbers of boulders. Trail is somewhat rocky, probably moderated having the shallow packed snow cover. Views from the ledges overlooking Lake Solitude are very fine. I attempted to bag the main summit, but was stymied the last 100 yards by steep ski trails with zooming skiers. There didn't appear to be any alternate route for hikers and snowshoers. There may have been an alternate route, but daylight was short and didn't have time to spend hunting for it. I'd recommend skipping the main summit during ski season and spend more time enjoying the peace and quiet at Lake Solitude view ledge instead. |
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 | Name: |
Jazzbo |
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 | E-Mail: |
rdcaron at rcn dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-18 |
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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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