| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Starr King, Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Rd. Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at the left side of the General Store. We also saw cars at the Golf Course overflow lot where there is a row of boulders. No one attempted to park at the trailhead. Road is in tough shape with a series of deep gullies. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
We saw one dog who looked very cold. |
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 | Comments: |
With single digit temperatures in the morning and high winds, Waumbek was a good choice for the last day of December. The trail started off hard packed with a couple inches of fresh powder on top. Approaching the final mile to Starr King, the trail turns right and there were huge drifts on this side. Snowshoes are best for this section and they will help firm and widen the trail. The trip over to Waumbek was broken out, but unconsolidated where there are drifts. The snow is deep and soft…snowshoes will help pack the trail, but spikes will be OK if staying in the center of the trail. |
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 | Name: |
Sue S |
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 | E-Mail: |
suemsullivan23@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-01 |
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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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