 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 1, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The lot was full, 14 cars including mine, when I returned at 11:35. There is a tree hanging over the entrance to the parking lot about 6 feet from the ground. If you have a larger truck or SUV you will need a saw. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No major crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were two big limbs down 50 yds from the parking lot and several others along the lower portion of Starr King Tr. I was able to remove all without tools except for the first two large ones which I was able to break back enough to avoid going too far off course. Stripped Maple isn't very strong. I only traveled 1/4 north on the Kilkenny Ridge Tr but from what I saw it was brushy in spots and has a few blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Easy dog hike. Lots of water ascending Starr King but then none along the ridge. Marlie got to lead on the way up as we had an early start. |
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 | Bugs: |
Mostly mosquitoes. They were manageable if I kept moving. I didn't bother with bug spray. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
More tid bits of trash and a stick of lip balm. |
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