| 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: |
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was accessible and clear. Nearly full at 1:00pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None on this route. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were a few stepover blowdowns but the dozens that had been across the trail, particularly between the peaks, had been removed thanks to someone's massive effort. Thank you! |
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 | Comments: |
Below the turn into the softwoods (3000') there were stretches of soft ice and mud, not as bad as we expected, and no snow on the ground. From the turn all the way to Waumbek's summit the trail had a consistent cover of well-packed snow, perfect for spikes. Between the peaks there were many postholes along the side of the path. Packed snow cover remained firm and didn't deteriorate noticeably while we were up there. Jays were voracious on Starr King.
Lovely hike with Chris, enjoying the nice footing and the studio snow that was falling up high. We enjoyed chatting with a few of the hikers along the way. |
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 | Name: |
RickB. |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-12-31 |
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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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