| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Starr King Road, Starr King Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Irving but plenty of room at winter trailhead. Please dont drive up Starr King as reported earlier there is a snowbank blocking summer lot. you cannot pass at this time |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
|
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A blowdown not far above the cistern (walk under) another ax worthy duck under at 3600 feet another stepover just above. 2 blowdowns between Starr King and Waumbek 1 of which is a stepover the other is a crawl under/walkaround |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
|
 | Bugs: |
not today |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
lost a chunk of sharp cheddar |
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Excellent late morning hike of these two peaks. i wore snowshoes to Waumbek and back to Starr King but easily could of used just micros today. Micros made the most sense descending as there are substantial stetches of softening blue ice throughout from Starr King down. Trail is hardpacked. Started in light snowshowers with clearing skies at viewpoint beyond the summit of Waumbek. There were several branches small tree tops that had fallen im guessing last night im the wind. i removed as many as possible from the trail. mostly above mentioned blowdowns remain. i crossed paths with 8 others enjoying this late winters day |
|
 | Name: |
scottb |
|
 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-08 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
