| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Starr King and Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 30, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
As Capn Chris said, the winter lot is closed. I parked in the area to the left of the gas station with the good pizza. Priorities and all. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing significant - a few go arounds or step overs. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen but the trail is perfect for them right now. Today was pretty cold though. |
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 | Bugs: |
Still in Hell. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost and nothing found |
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 | Comments: |
Whoa, Baby! Capn Chris and his crew laid the nicest track yesterday. It's PERFECT! With the winds that picked up there were some drifty areas and some fluff on top of what they packed down but it is prime snowshoe conditions. Leave the spikes at home and come and pack this one out. Spikes will just tear it up right now. I only saw 3 other people out today and knew them all. Winter hiking is the best. It's like a reunion on all trails. |
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 | Name: |
Uki |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-30 |
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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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