| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 13, 2012 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
The lower part of the Starr King Trail had some muddy areas, much of which was frozen mud. Throughout the hike from start to finish, there were sporadic patches of ice. About midway up the trail on the approach to Starr-King, there was a light covering of snow on the trail. Along the ridge between Starr King and Waumbek, there was perhaps 2 inches of snow, at best.
The hike required nothing special in the way of footwear. Snowshoes were definitely NOT needed. There were a few spots where Microspikes would provide some reassurance and safety. However, with careful foot placement, even donning that traction device wasn't an absolute requirement.
Photos from this hike are at my BLOG (see link below). |
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 | Name: |
1HappyHiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
randonneur8 AT yahoo DOT com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-12-14 |
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 | Link: |
 https://1happyhiker.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-two-mountain-day-mt-starr-king-and-mt.html |
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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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