| 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: |
Sunday, January 23, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
parking lot across the rd. on rt. 2 had not been plowed since the last drop of snow, but still ok in a small front wheel drive car. a bit hard getting back out of lot due to snowbanks blocking the view of the rd. while trying to keep momentum going to the pavement. there is currently room for 1 car (without blocking rd. or driveway) just before trailhead where they stop plowing.
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
one large stepover on ridge between peaks. |
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 | Comments: |
good packed track the whole way. coming down in snowshoes i was actually lamenting how hard packed it was. one large stepover blowdown on ridge between peaks.
snowshoes and light traction are the footwear of choice. i stayed with snowshoes, but others were using spikes without trouble. snowshoes probably still a better choice on the ridge where sections weren't as hard packed.
pretty nice day for a hike. cold, but still early on. winds were picking up a little on my descent, but not bad in the trees. definitely a day to keep moving. real pretty in the woods. great to be out.
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 | Name: |
bryan |
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 | E-Mail: |
bryancuddihee@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-01-23 |
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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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