| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King, Kilkenny Ridge |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Road was in good condition with a couple of lumpy low points, room for 6 cars in space closest to trail head |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A
Some running water on trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Maybe one step over, don't recall any more |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Bare booted to about 3000 feet where snow was consistent, spikes were the traction of choice, minimal ice. Intermittent monorail but not too elevated between Starr King and Waumbek. Slipped off a few times. Three Canadian Jays. Nice time to hike Waumbek. |
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 | Name: |
KittE |
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 | E-Mail: |
aelkinson@outlook.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-22 |
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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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