| 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: |
Monday, December 26, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Summer lot access blocked off by plowed snow bank. Parked on south side of US 2 near Irving Station. There was also another plowed lot a bit closer to Starr King Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of any significance |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in good condition. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw three dogs on the hike. |
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 | Comments: |
Minimal snow at the begining of the hike. Snow depths on the ridge from Mt Starr King and Mt Waumbek was considerably higher (6+ inches). All snow was powdery with ice beneath. The microspikes provided adequate traction on ascent and descent with only minor slippages. The snow was broken out to the viewpoint off the Kilkenny Trail just beyond the summit of Mt Waumbek (no views today).
I ventured a bit further on the Kilkenny Trail which had seen no recent activity. Snowshoes would have worked well on the high ridgeline (especially on the Kilkenny Trail) but would have been more difficult in lower elevations. The spring by the side of the trail was flowing. Met five other hikers today with one achieving his 48th 4,000' peak today. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-26 |
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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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