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 14, 2024 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Arrived at about 9 o’clock and lot was almost full |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
2 blowdowns were cleared by a nice gentlemen, who brought a handsaw with him |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Wore micro spikes until 1.5 miles in. Then switched to snowshoes, which was definitely the right call. Only about half the people out there today had snowshoes. They were definitely needed between summits , lots of post holes. |
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| Name: |
Lauren F |
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| E-Mail: |
ltierney32@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-14 |
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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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