| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hikers lot plowed. I parked at the memorial lot next to the Irving Station. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few duck unders. Nothing major. Low branches due to snow depth. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs would love it. |
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 | Comments: |
This morning the snow pack down low was fairly firm. Barebootable to the left turn for the traverse. Snowshoes required for the climb to Starr King and for the rest of the way to Waumbek and back. The snow was softer and bare boots would have made post holes just like the ones already there. Trail from Starr King to Waumbek whacks the ridge straight across, which eliminates all the PUDs. Nice track. Met up with Mark (Silverfox) on the way back down and two other hikers behind him. Four sets of shoes should smooth the track out a bit. Fairly nice day with no wind and mild temps. The sun was even trying to show its face. |
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 | Name: |
Wolfgang |
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 | E-Mail: |
rjmartin@fairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-03-04 |
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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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