| 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: |
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking is across Rt.2 at the trail parking lot. The upper summer lot is not plowed, so don't even bother driving up Starr King Rd. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One big blowdown that folks have been going around on both sides. About half way up through the hardwood section |
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 | Comments: |
The trail is fairly solid under a couple inches of fresh snow, but is just loose enough that you slip backwards with each step. The most efficient mode of transport is by far snowshoes, until things firm up a bit. All hikers that I saw today were wearing them. I did butt slide through the lower hardwood section in an attempt to pack things down. This was a totally selfless act and did not give me any joy or make me feel like a kid again. Only wanted to pack the trail for others ;) |
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 | Name: |
Jim Jorgensen |
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 | E-Mail: |
mjannarone@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-02-09 |
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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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