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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH
Trails
Trails: Starr King Road, Starr King Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, February 4, 2017
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: We parked in the lot across from Starr King Rd. There are a couple signs from the snowmobile club saying snowmobile parking only but the USFS sign at the end of Starr King Rd says winter parking across Rt 2. I'm sure with a little consideration we can all share the winter lot. There were only 2 trucks with trailers there today. There is also a small lot near the store and another at a pull off .1 mi east of Starr King Rd. All three lots had hikers parked there today.  
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Snowshoes 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes:  
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: A couple medium trees down. Easy to get around or over. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Easy terrain for a dog. Marlie had no issues but looked to get a little chilly if we stopped for too long. 
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Lots of people on Waumbek today. Most were wearing light traction but a few of us wore snowshoes because it's winter and the snow was soft and powdery. The signs at the summit of Waumbek are about knee high now and the cairn is completely burried. Nice to see Steve, Holly, and Kibo once again, and to hike with Matt. Not much for views today but still fun.

7.7 mi. 200 elev + 4 hr 20 min  
Name
Name: IQuest 
E-Mail
E-Mail: iandanner@hotmail com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2017-02-05 
Link
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