| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Road, Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 29, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
My compact sedan couldn't make it to the Starr King trailhead lot. We parked at the scenic pull-off on route 2 across from cottage road. Added about 0.3 each direction to the hike. https://maps.app.goo.gl/vhmD4MSCLzkWXuWE7 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
My 27 lb jack russell had a great time! Snow was packed down on the trail. Off trail, snow drifts were over his head. We saw 2-3 other happy pups. |
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 | Comments: |
Carried snow shoes but did not need them - spikes worked just fine! [Then why are there postholes?] |
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 | Name: |
Nicole |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-01 |
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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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