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 24, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Starr King Trail summer lot closed and blocked at the top driveway by a big snowbank. Large parking area available on the other side of US 2, labelled trail parking. A little bit slippery trying to drive out of it though. |
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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: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Starr King Trail was really nicely packed by snowshoe traffic. While there were some leaners and a few blowdowns frozen into the snowpack, there was nothing impeding travel. Doesn't get much better than this (and won't, courtesy this imcoming weather). |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-01-24 |
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| Link: |
https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/mtstarrking-2010-0124.php |
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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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