| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Sandwich Dome, Jennings Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Drakes Brook Trail, Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only car in the lot all day. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The couple stream crossings were no problem rock hopping. |
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 | Comments: |
A mix of dry trail, wet trail, and ice/snow. I went up the Drakes Brook Trail which is mostly bare ground until a couple miles in when it gives way to persistent ice and snow. I put on microspikes here but later went back to bare boots as bare ground began to dominate once again. The section between the Jennings Peak trail junction and Sandwich Dome has a thin layer of ice covering most of the trail. I bare-booted this up but used microspikes to help with traction coming down. The Sandwich Mtn Trail is almost completely snow/ice free below the junction with the Drakes Brook Trail with the exception of a few icy spots at the higher elevations.
I've never done this hike before but it has some really great views on both Jennings Peak and Sandwich Dome. A worthy non-4000 foot peak. Had the mountain to myself on this windy but clear and warm day. |
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 | Name: |
Owen |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-04 |
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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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