| 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: |
Thursday, May 25, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
First car in the lot at 8:30 am |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few down trees across the trail that we had to duck under |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Two dogs, both on leashes |
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 | Bugs: |
None! It was cold and windy enough to keep them away today |
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 | Comments: |
I enjoyed this one! I took a friend from Oregon who has never hiked in the Whites before, and this was definitely a great place to start. Not too steep or challenging and easy mileage for two peaks. The presidentials were mostly socked in, so the views from both peaks were not great. At one point the clouds cleared and we had some views from the blowndown past the Waumbek summit. I'd definitely recommend this hike for beginners or anyone looking to get their hiking legs back.
Conditions were great, some muddy patches from the rain on Wednesday but nothing unmanageable. No ice or monorail left, so no traction needed. The lot was easy to find and it was nice to have a gas station/general store right by the trailhead. The lot is pretty small, so definitely one you'll want to arrive early to hike, especially if you're picking a busy weekend. |
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 | Name: |
Audrey |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-26 |
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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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