| 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: |
Monday, July 5, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Access road is a bit rough for cars but okay going slow. Take the first lip at an angle if low clearance. Parking area somewhat limited but parking on Rt. 2 was also available. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All blowdowns sawed. A few muddy places but not bad. Basically, trails in good shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
This is a dry trail and my main reason for posting. Just before the trailhead there is a brook readily available and the mighty tough little dog thoroughly enjoyed a post hike dip in it. Towels for the seats then become a good idea. But other than a few muddy mini drainages early on the trail is dry so I suggest bringing water when it's warm out, to drink and to soak doggie's back. Pepper wanted both. For the most part the trail is shaded. |
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 | Bugs: |
1 black fly and 1 skeeter at the top; both have been recycled. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Met 4 people on way up, and 3 on way down. But for a July 4th weekend, it was surprisingly quiet. Then again, we didn't meet many on Cannon Saturday either. 78F at top with a bit of a breeze. Humidity not too bad although the view south from the lookout a short ways past Waumbek was very hazy. This is a great trail for a quick hike to beat the heat especially when views anywhere are limited by haze. What a great long weekend for summer hiking. |
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 | Name: |
Pepper and Me |
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 | E-Mail: |
windriversjohn at gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-07-05 |
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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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