| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Noon Peak, Jennings Peak, Sandwich Dome, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak, Smarts Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 25, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water levels are low for this time of year, just take your time |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
For a wilderness area, they are in fine shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
On the summit (Sandwich) the bugs were fierce. Almost worth a bug net |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found a small plastic cutting wedge on Smarts Brook trail |
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 | Comments: |
Far fewer folks out yesterday than expected. Once we headed down Smarts Brook trail we saw no one until down near the bike trials. Worth the extra work to do a car spot to include this trail in hike
For first timers, the lack of blazes in the wilderness area requires a bit of a learning curve. the trailbed is pretty obvious. The summit of Sandwich is rabbits warren of false paths and bootleg campsites. Trail junction signage can be confusing and a worn turn could end up with long road walk. Take care heading up to the summit and have a good map the area.
Hard to beat Smarts Brook trail for a well graded trail and lots of interesting terrain. for the first timer the huge boulders are a treat. We saw a patch of lady slippers in full bloom including a white slipper. |
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 | Name: |
peakbagger |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-06-26 |
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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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