| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Road, Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 11, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Summer trailhead is not open in winter! Make sure to park in one of the pull-off lots like the Waumbek scenic vista lot just down the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape! No blowdowns to note |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw many and they were having a great day!! |
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 | Comments: |
Most of us barebooted the road walk and wore snowshoes trailhead-to-trailhead, but some in our group switched to spikes for the descent from Starr King. Snowshoes were a little annoying at times at lower elevations due to thin snow cover, but we were very glad to have them on after Starr King. Between Starr King and Waumbek, there was much more snow, and it was less packed out. Spikes weren’t causing postholes, but it was definitely more efficient to have snowshoes here. Saturday was a popular day on Waumbek with lots of great pups and two larger hiking groups. |
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 | Name: |
cmf |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-13 |
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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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