| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 3, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Limited parking and very icy dirt road. Better to park near the gas station. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
3 within first mile, all easy to step across |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some down trees, all able to step over |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
So many dogs :) |
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 | Comments: |
Trail is well packed. Used micro spikes for the entire time. No need for snow shoes. Post holed a few times stepping aside [which is why you SHOULD USE SNOWSHOES, as those postholes add up over time] to let others pass but otherwise perfect conditions on a blue bird day. |
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 | Name: |
Ben |
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 | E-Mail: |
ben.27@dartmouth.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-02-03 |
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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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