| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 29, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Sufficient |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First crossing starting to open but still steppable. All others covered. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No branches or logs. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Three legged Goose's first 4k hike since losing her leg 6 weeks ago. She and Willow had to work hard in the soft stuff but had a great day out. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One size large microspike found on the way down - carried it down but forgot to stick up on the sign. Send a note to bbalenger@gmail.com if it is yours and I will send it. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day and gorgeous views of Presidentials and more from Starr King and just east of Waumbek summit. Trail really mashed potatoes half-way down - soft and collapsable - postholers made a mess of the trail. Very glad to have worn snowshoes car to car. Did not envy those without. Good luck for those of us who hit the midday sunshine window and got some sun and views at the top. Two weekends ago we saw a couple get engaged in the middle of Lonesome Lake; yesterday we were treated to a couple who both have 'This butt climbed Mt Washington' tattoed on their backends. No photos, though! Kestrel T=45 W=0 WC=45. |
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 | Name: |
Jackson/NNEOS |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-03-30 |
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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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