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: |
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Easily accessible. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown easily stepped over. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
Not yet. |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
Bare boot about 1/4 way up then microspikes. Many deep random postholes along last one mile stretch. Monorail is barely intact - some postholes waist deep between Starr King and Waumbek summit. Overall a nice hike with the usual springtime challenges. |
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| Name: |
LoneWolf |
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| E-Mail: |
fdemarco@nattleboro.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-04-23 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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