| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Noon Peak, Jennings Peak, Sandwich Dome, NH |
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 | Trails: |
NH 49, bushwhack, Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur, Drakes Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 15, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the lot off of 49. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
We skipped the initial crossing by walking across the bridge on 49 and doing the quick shwack back to the trail. Bumped into another group putting their boots back on after a wet trip across. Coming down on the Drakes Brook Trail side of things I submerged a boot at the final crossing but I wasn't really trying too hard to stay dry since the lot was so close. With a little care I'm sure I could have done it. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All of the signs are newer, and there is actually a decent amount of blazing present for a wilderness area. Lots of blowdowns but that is to be expected. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple in the beginning. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few things flying around, meh. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Carried out a few remnants of winter: pole clip, a snowshoe guard, and a snow basket. My snow basket collection is growing, almost ready to open up my re-sale shop :) |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day out in the woods with Eric and Stacy. Trails continue to be in decent shape for spring, rockspikes were the appropriate traction choice as there were a few relatively tricky spots requiring care on the steeps. Ran into an interesting guy sending HAM radio transmissions to Sweden on the summit of Sandwich Dome. With the water ripping it would have been a great day to pop over to Fletcher Cascades on the way out but Stacy had a prior commitment. Eric and I grabbed some lunch and sat in the sun on the deck at Mad River Coffee House, then went to the Vintage Candy Shop/Arcade over by the dam to goof off for a bit. It was a very good Friday. |
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 | Name: |
mmace724 |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikeymace@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-16 |
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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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