| 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, November 10, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot full mid-day but relatively empty at start of day. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of drainage issues on lower sections. At least 1 major stepover plus several other minor ones. |
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 | Comments: |
FAR more wintery up topside than I was expecting. Didn't bring or need snowshoes or microspikes. Quite a few using traction, however. Very boney and tough finding the rocks in the lower half. From Starr King to Waumbeck snow increased but never enough for snowshoes. Blizzard-like conditions on the ridge - I almost wished I had goggles because the snow was just sand blasting my eyes on the return from the summit proper. VERY arctic. No views although I did visit the viewpoint about 1/10 mile north of the actual summit. My car needed brushing off when I got back to it!!! Fun day outside!!!! |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-11-10 |
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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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