| 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: |
Monday, February 2, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Limited with four-wheel drive in non-plowed trail lot. Maybe no more than 4 vehicles. You could probably squeeze a 2-3 vehicles on the short access (plowed) road going towards Route 49 as there were a couple skate-skiers parked there at the end of the day. I did not see how one could park on the side of Route 49 with snowbanks. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were fully bridged and/or easy to navigate around where there was a trickle. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few leaners and blowdowns going to Sandwich Peak after Jennings, especially within the first 1/2 mile. Easy enough to go around, under or over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None. Not as dog friendly on upper end yet. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing to report. |
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 | Comments: |
Not a lot of recent activity on this loop. Did the full snowshoe-course counterclockwise. One recent soul broke out to Jennings Peak then went back down Drakes Brook Trail. From area of Jennings Peak, I broke out to Sandwich Dome. First tracks since last big snowstorm. Lots of deep dry powder but typical for breaking trail. Around three feet of snow or more off-trail but nothing significantly deep. A couple thigh-high spruce traps going around leaners or blowdowns but nothing of major significance. At Sandwich Summit there is a developing wind-blown snow headwall on the short scamper to viewpoint. It is sandwiched between a group of spruce trees. I would say current height is about 8-9 feet. It was consolidated enough to go up and across (I did not even dent the surface) but just throwing it out there for safety awareness. I weigh about 200 pounds with wear and without backpack. Note: No other connecting trails (i.e. Smart Brook Trail) were broken out between Jennings and Sandwich Dome. A few other snowshoes in there will make this trail nice and tidy. Still a work in progress up top. |
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 | Name: |
Bryant J. |
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 | E-Mail: |
BPJ386@GMAIL.COM |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-03 |
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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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