Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
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| Trails: |
Starr King Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 30, 2022 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The lot was accessible. Make sure your parking break works if you're parking on the right. That incline made me nervous. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw several happy puppers. |
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| Bugs: |
A few. |
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| Lost and Found: |
This trailhead has a covered lost and found box. It was full of hats etc. One purple hat with a big bobble. There was one microspike (black, not red; spikes, not spirals). |
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| Comments: |
The trail was manageable mud and rocks until about 1.6 miles in, after which it was worthwhile to switch to microspikes. I do not think snowshoes would be worth the trouble and weight of carrying them. |
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| Name: |
Professor |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-01 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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