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Jennings Peak Hike

Jenning Peak Trip Report

Saturday, May 3, 2025
Waterville Valley, NH
Moderate to Strenuous
Hosted by baezfred

The trip report

Written by baezfred

We started the day by waking up and getting out of bed. On our way to Waterville Valley we stopped for breakfast. We had egg sandwiches because we already did oatmeal yesterday. We reached the trailhead parking lot and met the others. There was merriment. We started the hike and faced a difficult water crossing. Despite our cries for help no one came, so we crossed on our own. We proceeded with the hike. Apparently, the person who paints the trail blazes ran out of paint, so we had to rely on our wits and skill to find our way. Eventually we found our way back from Vermont and proceeded. We reached North Peak and soaked in the views canopied with a warm sunlight. We, then continued to Jennings Peak, but by then clouds had settled in. We finally reached Sandwich Dome and by then it started to rain. We ate our lunch and proceeded with our descent. By around 1:50PM it started to rain cats and dogs. As cute as the expression may be, that can be quite painful and dangerous. When we reached the end of the trail we were soaked and had to cross the brook again. No one heard our cries for help, so we crossed on our own. It was a great day despite the weather, and I am so grateful to the participants for coming and sharing all of their positive energy. Come again!

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About this event

Join us for this Jennings Peak up and back hike. The hike begins on the Sandwich Mountain Trail with stops at Noon Peak, Jennings Peak, and the Sandwich Dome. Elevation gain 2644ft.

Jennings Peak and Sandwich Mountain Trail Loop, New Hampshire - 909 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

This hike is meant as a positive experience, so please leave discussions about politics or negative events at home. Enjoy the moment with nature and friends.

Who came along (4)

baezfred GUEST MEMBER
baezfred
Lancaster, NH
MO GUEST MEMBER
MO
Lancaster, NH
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Helvetic Hiker SUSTAINING
Helvetic Hiker
Barre Town, VT

Comments

Helvetic Hiker · Apr 21, 2025
Planning on coming if over jet lag.
baezfred · May 1, 2025
I am sending out an E-mail to see if a start time of 9AM is OK with all of you. I am changing the hike to up-and-back instead of a loop due to high water crossing.
A member · May 1, 2025
so you still plan to do Jennings and Sandwich? just the same trail? I'm ok with 9am start. I assume you are trying to be done before the rain likely starts. It will be muddy regardless.
baezfred · May 1, 2025
Hi David. Hopefully you got my E-mail with the details. Posting on here only allows a limited number of characters.

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