| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Sandwich Dome, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Drakes Brook Trail, Sandwich Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 14, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot is plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossing has snow bridge; easily crossed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of trees bent over into the trail. Frozen in place. Some are walk-arounds, and some are push-throughs. Expect to come in contact with lots of snow. Waterproof shell would be helpful. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dry, cold snow conditions made for ice balls in pads. Wicket had to turn around due to ice balls and a cracked claw. Trail is broken out better now so it should be easier on paws. |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nope |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was well- broken for first 1 1/2 miles, then it was necessary to break trail the rest of the way to the summit. A few more sets of snowshoes would go a long way toward packing out the trail more firmly. If you want this peak for winter, go now before it snows again. No ice. |
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 | Name: |
Judy Talbot |
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 | E-Mail: |
kevin@ghostflowers.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-01-15 |
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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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