| 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: |
Monday, March 8, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The road up to the lot was iced over and I nearly got stuck trying to get up it, so I parked in the Mt. Waumbek Scenic Overlook. You should be fine if you have 4-wheel drive, though. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful, easy hike with some nice views at Mt. Starr King and just past the summit of Mt. Waumbek (maybe 50 feet further on, if that). The trail was well-packed--definitely did not need snowshoes--and there was some excellent butt sliding on the way back down. |
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 | Name: |
Via D. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-10 |
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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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