| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Waumbek, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at golf course lot all afternoon |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Hopped over most mini streams pretty easily |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blow down between peaks that is fully blocking the trail. Tried to move it, but it will require a hand saw. Maybe 10" around. A few others will need to be cut up, but are easy to navigate around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None :( |
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 | Bugs: |
None :) |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trail is in good shape for this time of year. A little wet down low. Avoidable patches of ice start at 3200 feet. Unstable monorail starts just before Starr King and is off and on until Waumbek. Most is avoidable, but some balance beam walking was done. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-07 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYDm5sHkSBe/?img_index=1 |
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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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