Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
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| Trails: |
Starr King Road, Starr King Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 29, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the lot next to the gas station; Starr King Rd up to the trailhead is plowed and sandy but still icy - I didn't want to take a chance so I just walked the extra 8 mins up the road. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
n/a |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
pretty good shape - the occasional stepover, with at least one bigger one in the col between SK and Waumbek summits. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
didn't see any |
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| Comments: |
Quick out/back to Mt Waumbek via Starr King on a Friday afternoon. Well packed out and microspikes did just fine. Carried snowshoes but didn't use or need them. Also, there's a nice snowman at the Starr King summit. :) Tis the season. |
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| Name: |
Eric H |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-30 |
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| Link: |
https://www.strava.com/activities/2900278387 |
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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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