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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH
Trails
Trails: Starr King Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, March 12, 2016
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: The road was soft but passable to the parking area. There were 12 vehicles at 12:30PM and 6 at 4PM. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: No crossings on this trail. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Trail needs water bar maintenance to help move water out of the trail. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Saw 7 dogs. 
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Second hike of the day was really nice also with temps from 40 to 50 and clear sky and the wind picked up in the afternoon. Saw about 28 hikers and 7 dogs. The lower part of the trail in the hardwood area was very wet and muddy with clogged water bars. The middle section in the softwood area up to Mt. Starr King was all ice, micro spikes needed and poles helpful. The section from Mt Starr King to Mt. Waumbek was packed snow with some icy sections. Great views of the northern Presis and the ravines from the viewpoint just east of Waumbek summit.  
Name
Name: Rick S. 
E-Mail
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Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2016-03-12 
Link
Link: https:// 
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