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, May 20, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was overflowing. Reminder to not park along the side of Starr King Road. If the small lot is filled, park in the winter lot on Route 2. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown just below Starr King summit. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Three or four, all well-behaved. |
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 | Bugs: |
Aplenty. Mosquitoes were out in force. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Starr King Trail is becoming pretty eroded. The path from Starr King over to Waumbek is still the nicest stretch. Starr King summit was recently cleared with more tree cutting. Waumbek view is about 100 yards north of the summit. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Trocchi |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikejtrocchi@gmail.com |
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 | Date Submitted: |
2023-05-20 |
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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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