| 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, November 28, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in the lot. The back left spot as you drive in is very muddy under the ice |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Both major crossings where doable with care and thought. Poles and spikes very helpful! Both had black ice on them, but had several options depending on your level of thrill. It should be noted, the first one can be avoided if needed (in your guide book) |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing of note along all trails |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues foreseen |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I found a trek pole in the upper crossing of Drakes Brook (by Fletchers Cascade junction). I am pretty sure it belongs to Shaquille O'Neal, as the handle was at my jaw level. Tell me what color and brand it is so I can return it to you! |
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 | Comments: |
A FINE day in the forest. It had been a few years since I had done this loop and Skittles needed for her 52WAV/NEHH, so off we went. Trails are in great shape, about 2-4" of unconsolitated powder. Minimal traffic from the day prior. Great views from Noon and Jennings, and commanding views where had on Sandwich. We played 'name familiar friends' in the endless view. Blue skies, no wind, warm in the sun. Spotted some surface hoar frost on Jennings which was a lovely treat. Ran into BBQeel doing some tracing! A treat! Noted no tracks on Bennett St Trail, and BBQ's lone tracks on Smart's Brook (despite about a dozen cars in the lot upon driving by on the way out) |
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 | Name: |
The Teal Goat & Skittles |
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 | E-Mail: |
sea2thebiscuit@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-11-29 |
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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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