| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Sandwich Dome, Jennings Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sandwich Notch Road, Algonquin Trail, Jennings Peak Spur, Sandwich Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 16, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Dropped off at end of plowing about a mile in from 49. Sandwich Mtn. trailhead well used, plowed. Only a couple spots available in upper lot at 9 am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One crossing in the lower flats of Algonquin Trail was not completely frozen over yet but easily maneuvered. Drakes Brook, at the bottom of Sandwich Mountain Trail, was a solid ice bridge (at least for people w/ gear under ~150 lbs.) |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails, especially Algonquin (thanks, trail adopter Steve!), were in great condition and easier to follow than expected, for winter. Did have to check GPS in a couple spots on Algonquin. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Algonquin Trail has some steep little scrambles which would probably prove challenging for most dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
What a fun route! Sandwich Notch Road is groomed and hard packed, a nice 2.5 mile stroll to Algonquin Trail. Consider the 600 foot climb/350 foot descent a nice warmup. ;)
We followed old frozen bareboot prints most of the way up Algonquin but found the going easier in snowshoes, especially when utilizing the televators on the steeper terrain. The snowshoes did make a couple of the scrambles… interesting. There were some small drifts and areas of legit trail breaking. Views were plentiful and spectacular from the numerous ledgy vantage points. Moose helped with trail breaking between 3500 & 3800 feet.
After 7 solitary miles, we were almost sad to reach the heavily traveled Sandwich Mountain Trail… but being midafternoon actually encountered only 5 other hikers. We switched to spikes for the final, fast 4 miles.
This route was very enjoyable! I highly recommend! |
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 | Name: |
Snowflea & Cruddytoes |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-17 |
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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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