| 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: |
Friday, October 18, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only one car in the lot when we arrived. Two when we left.
Apparently when the lot is full there is a golf course on the main road that is close by where people sometimes park. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No Issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One tree trunk "hanging" off another tree on side of trail, needs to be removed bc it could be a huge hazard! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Easy trail, so should be dog friendly. |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
small green container (think dental floss container size). Left it by trail info. sign |
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 | Comments: |
This was the day after the nor'easter, and it was raining at the outset of our hike at 8 AM. We were suited for rain, and had extra layers and gloves. It was a cold and wet hike, and very well marks with yellow blazes. The trail is the best maintained I have seen, and thank you to those who maintain it! We picked this hike for a cold, wet day, but were surprised to see the rain turn to sleet and then sleet turn to snow. We were the first to the summit (first you summit Starr King, and then go on to Waumbek) and we put our footprints in the new snow for the last 1/3 of the hike.
A trail runner later appeared, who seemed thrilled about the wet sloppy weather, and we were happy to see that!
Only one other couple on the trail, and they were also well prepared for the hike. There was no ice on trail, just some wet snow.
Glad to have brought an extra set of gloves, and planning to carry waterproof gloves from now on! |
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 | Name: |
DZP |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-10-23 |
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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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