| 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: |
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the plowed lot next to the Irving Station |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns with paths around, one that is a duck-under or crawl under, a new one with many sharp branches to push through |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
unfortunately no puppos today - too cold and snow too deep |
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 | Comments: |
Serious drifting has occurred since a few hikers hiked Waumbek on Monday. Had to re-break the entire trail. At times difficulty finding the trail, just a white expanse with no sign of any previous tracks. Deep drifts especially in the open, after the first half mile. We didn't know if we'd sink to knee height or mid-thigh. We had doubts about reaching Waumbek summit, but persevered, and the trail after Starr King was generally not as drifted as earlier sections. Cold, but beautiful day to be out. |
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 | Name: |
Lab Mom |
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 | E-Mail: |
winnie@vermontel.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-02-19 |
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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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