| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Sandwich Dome, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sandwich Mountain Trail, Drakes Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 28, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There were 2 or 3 empty spaces at noon on the Saturday before Memorial Day. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Drake's Brook (the stream) was readily rock-hoppable on both trails. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Both trails in good shape; some muddy patches on Drakes Brook Trail where the old roadbed is washed out. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One small dog near the summit seemed happy and not overly tired, despite the steep trails. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not a problem except at the summit of Sandwich--swarms of gnats and at least a few biting black flies. |
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 | Comments: |
Sandwich Mtn. is a beautiful trail, but quite steep and not easy. The top part of Drakes Brook is similar, but most of it is an old, rather eroded, roadbed, making for a tedious hike (in my opinion) but much more level than Sandwich Mtn. The spur up Jennings Peak is not difficult and worth the extra .4 mi. for its views north, east, and south. |
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 | Name: |
David Schulenberg |
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 | E-Mail: |
dschulen@wagner.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-28 |
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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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