| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Starr King, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 25, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Both summer and winter parking were in use on Saturday, as the snow depth was minimal. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant crossings on this trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns or other issues. I recall a summit sign from my last trip up Starr King, but it appears to have been well-hidden in the snow, I couldn't find it. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Only saw 2 dogs today, which was surprising for such a popular trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
That lonely stabilicer is still hanging from the trailhead sign. |
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 | Comments: |
Large stretches of flow ice on the upper half, below the summit. Snowshoes totally unnecessary, but traction is. |
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 | Name: |
Jeff Carter |
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 | E-Mail: |
jeffc at apeirogon.org |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-01-27 |
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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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