| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Sandwich Dome, Jennings Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Spur, Drakes Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 23, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
My drive here took me over Tripoli Road. While it is in good shape from Lincoln to the Osceola Trailhead, the section from there to Waterville Valley is in rough shape. Sections of pavement with deep broken out potholes alternating with rough gravel make for very slow going on this section. Passable with low clearance, but caution and lots of pothole slalom required. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Both Drakes Brook crossing and the washout on Drakes Brook Trail were easily manageable rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown on Sandwich Mountain trail that has been limbed to make an easy step over. Sandwich Mountain Trail appears to have been recently maintained with all the waterbeds cleaned out. Thanks to the Adopter! There is one fairly muddy area on Drakes Brook Trail, just above the fourth tributary crossing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Foliage is post peak, but this was still a nice fall day for a hike. It's been over 10 years since I last summited Sandwich Mountain, but there was clearance evidence of someone having trimmed the trees at the top and views were better than I remembered. While I enjoyed the view, I'm not sure if trimming the trees to improve the view is consistent with the wilderness ethic. |
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 | Name: |
Jay Baxter |
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 | E-Mail: |
jbaxtermdfacs@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-10-24 |
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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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