Jennings Peak Hike (Intermediate)

Location
Sandwich Mtn Trail Head
Route 49
Waterville Valley
NH
03215

United States

Attendee limit is 10 per park regulations.

Please carpool; small parking lot.

Please bring name and cell number of your emergency contact to the trailhead. You will not be allowed on the hike without this information.

No guests or pets are allowed.

Be prepared for winter hiking conditions with the appropriate winter gear and have winter hiking experience. Gear suggestions for winter hiking and other great hiking information can be found on www.hikesafe.com

Everyone starts on wait list.

Hike Description:

Distance: 6 miles R/T

Elevation gain: about 1850 feet

Duration: approximately 3.5 hours.

We will ascend the steep Sandwich Mountain Trail, past Noon Peak, over to Jennings Peak and down the Drakes Brook Trail. There are some excellent views from the various peaks. We will go at a steady pace but will take extra time to enjoy the scenery.

After the hike, we will enjoy some food and drink at:

Mad River Tavern

www.madtav.com

377 NH Route 49, Compton, NH 03223

(603) 726-4290

Driving directions:

From Rte. 93, take Exit 28, and follow Rte. 49 toward Waterville Valley.

The trailhead is at a small parking lot on the right about 9.9 miles after you exit Rte. 93.

Carpools/Meeting Times:

Please state in your RSVP at which carpool, if any, where you will meet.

8:00 AM Exit 2 Park ‘n Ride off I93 Salem NH

8:00 AM Exit 8 Park ‘n Ride off DW Highway Nashua NH

8:45 AM Exit 14 Concord, NH between LL Bean and Hannaford – back of lot

Disclaimer:

As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code described at <a>www.hikesafe.com;</a> the leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death – including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.