| 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: |
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room in the parking area at the trailhead. On a weekend this may not be the case which would require one to park in the winter lot on the south side of US 2 west of Starr King Road.
The access spur to the trailhead has some dips but it is accessible to all vehicle types. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was in good condition. There were no obstructions. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
No bothersome bugs |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The Starr King Trail had moderate grades and good footing so it is perfect to introduce a new hiker to a four thousand foot peak. Good views from the open area of Starr King and at the clearing off the Kilkenny Ridge Trail a stone's throw away from the summit of Mt Waumbek.
Met and talked with many hikers today. The weather was a bit nicer than expected.
Many of the trees were bare or partially bare at the top of the hardwood south slope (just before the traverse). Down lower most of the leaf color was yellow. The spring is dry due to the drought. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-09-29 |
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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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