| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 15, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Access road is a little rough but accessible to all just watch the bumps; many out today so lot full |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of note |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in perfect shape! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One beagle today out hiking; no water except snow and ice above the spring |
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 | Comments: |
What an amazing day! A bit cold in the shady parts but nice and warm in the sun at the summit of Starr King. Breathtaking views from Starr King and the blowdown patch just beyond Waumbek Summit. Trail conditions as reported in earlier reports - some patches of ice that can be avoided up to the traverse entering the conifers, beyond - dusting of snow up to Starr King with some ice patches, nice trail between summits with light snow cover and a bit of ice.
Views of Presis were to die for.
Barebooted up to Starr King and traction across to Waumbek and down past Starr King until after the traverse through the conifers - used for piece of mind - the entire trail could be barebooted for those choosing with easy paths around the ice. People today were split between bare boots and traction. Apparently this was a hike of choice today with 10+ people out today. |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-12-16 |
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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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