| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Noon Peak, 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: |
Sunday, March 15, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The lowest crossing of Drakes Brook was difficult. Snow bridges were deteriorating quickly and were unstable. Water was running higher than most rocks, and the ones above the water were coated with ice. One of our group took a swim. The rest of us just got wet feet. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of crawl-unders on Drakes Brook. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
The dogs had a great romp. |
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 | Comments: |
Sandwich Mountain Trail started with some ice, and did have several sections of steep icy patches. In general, however, the trail was a beautiful, smooth, hardpacked sidewalk. There was a smattering of postholes, generally off-trail, closer to the summit. Drakes Brook Trail for the descent was fast and smooth. It's quick hiking out there. Beautiful conditions and with temps still cold enough in the mountains to keep trails firm. Looking forward to a couple more weeks of beautiful conditions. |
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 | Name: |
Scooter |
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 | E-Mail: |
mmtomas@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-15 |
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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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