| 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: |
Sunday, February 20, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked next to the gas station. Spaces available there and at the hiker lot at 0730. Hiker lot has around 40 vehicles when I returned around 1130. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of note here. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some fallen trees, mostly approaching and on the ridge: a lean under, a couple of easy step-overs and the final one approaching Waumbek is either a crawl-under or a tight whack-around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple enjoying the day. Please be mindful that just because you are standing aside does not mean your pooch is. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Shortly after descending Starr King I found a beige/orange microfiber towel ion the ground. I hung it to a tree to give better visibility to its owner. |
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 | Comments: |
Trail is well packed and mostly has a hard styrofoam crunch with just a couple of soft areas on top. Thanks to Chef's report from yesterday I wore Hillsounds round trip and left snowshoes in the car without regret. Saw quite a few people carrying snowshoes and a few wearing them, however.
It has been a few years since I was here last. As I recall, the last time the view from Starr King was non-existent due to the weather but today it was crisp and clear - as was the viewpoint just beyond Waumbek. I'm glad I got out early since skies started turning grey late morning. I had also forgotten what a pleasant walk the ridge was - and really the entire trail for that matter. Lots of people enjoying the fine day - it was nice chatting with a few of them. |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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 | E-Mail: |
trailsntrees(at)gmail(dot)com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-02-20 |
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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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