| 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: |
Monday, March 8, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The top of the access road to the SMT parking lot is very rough and icy due to it not getting plowed. Low clearance cars use caution. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Both crossings of Drakes Brook were still solidly snow bridged today. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Numerous minor blowdowns in various spots along this route. The signage at the junction of Sandwich Mtn. Trail and Smarts Brook Trail is missing. |
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 | Comments: |
I hadn't done this loop in a long time -- eight years or so -- and it was nice to revisit it.
The day stayed cold enough so all of these trails remained solid. SMT up to the junction with the spur to Jennings was a smooth sidewalk, as was the spur trail itself and DBT. Beyond the spur junction, SMT was rougher and less traveled, but still solid. Off-trail snow is very deep, perhaps 4-5 ft. Beware of many pokey branches at eye level. Light traction was perfect today, but snowshoes will be needed as temps rise and the snow pack softens. Evidence of old traffic on Smarts Brook Trail and no traffic on Algonquin Trail, as expected. It looks like someone tried to boot down Bennett St. Trail then thought better of it.
A bluebird day out here today with enhanced views from the summit of Sandwich due to the deep snow. I had both peaks to myself and only saw one other person who was headed to Fletcher Cascade. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-08 |
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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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