| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Road, Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 27, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked in the lot on the south side of Route 2 but a lot of people parked in the summer lot at the trailhead. While it’s not plowed it’s been packed down by repeated use. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few of the streams along the lower portion are “open water†but you can easily step over them. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing out of the ordinary for winter. No blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog out there - seemed to be doing OK. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Did this one with Monica and the Random Group of Hikers. The trail was well packed - while some went with spikes I barebooted the entire route and never sank down unless I went off trail. There was a lot of drifting between Starr King and Waumbek but there was a solid base underneath it. Was starting to snow as we were finishing so not sure what the conditions will be going forward but there’s a solid base along the entire route. |
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 | Name: |
Michael & Monica |
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 | E-Mail: |
michaelfblair@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-01-27 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.meetup.com/rndmhkrs/events/257814310 |
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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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