| 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: |
Thursday, December 29, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
after previous reports we decided to park in the winter lot and walk in, but should have checked first as the road to the summer parking was clear. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
ice and hard crusty snow mixed with bare ground down low. snow coverage and frozen slush increased with elevation. some patches and flows of ice all easily managed. along the ridge between summits the trail is nicely packed out and a little softer underfoot.
we wore microspikes the whole hike. no need for snowshoes until the next storm.
a cold start this morning. trails conditions were fast and we made good time as it was pretty chilly and we had another hiked planned for the afternoon. stunning views to the presidentials with blowing snow drifting over the peaks from the waumbek outlook. thanks cynthia. |
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 | Name: |
bryan |
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 | E-Mail: |
bryancuddihee@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-29 |
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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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