| 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, July 8, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Probably twenty cars when we arrived but still room for one or two more. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
It’s hard to say if there are drainage issues or we’ve just had a ridiculous run of wet weather… |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of well-behaved pups on the trail today including one named Daisy who decided to roll around in the mud. Daisy had white fur beforehand… |
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 | Bugs: |
Deer flies were annoying unless we were moving. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The reported mud wasn’t too bad until we got caught in an hour-long downpour on the way down at which point the entire trail became a stream and the previously manageable mud became a quagmire. We were glad we brought a change of clothes… |
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 | Name: |
Ian D |
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 | E-Mail: |
iantdurham at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-07-08 |
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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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