| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Road, Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 1, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is still a dangerous blowdown protruding into the trail at eye level about halfway to the spring. Otherwise very well maintained. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen except occasional tracks |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Comments: |
The monorail is in good shape. It's narrower between Starr King and Waumbek, but the postholes are easily avoided. The main hazards are springs and seepage at many parts of the trsil, including on sterp sections. Traction is essential at theses spots |
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 | Name: |
Darrell Hart |
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 | E-Mail: |
dhart222222@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-03-01 |
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 | Link: |
 https:// |
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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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