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Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek
Jefferson, NH, Kilkenny, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking down the Starr King Trail
Route: Starr King Trail
While winter was already showing its presence, the summer Starr King parking area was still accessible. Being full, however, resulted in overflow parking being needed in the winter lot on the opposite side of US 2.
While the Starr King Trail was covered in a few inches of powder, there was enough foot traffic to pack it down nicely. Reaching the summit of Mt. Starr King, there were no views to speak of, due to snow flurries.
After an extended break, we headed over to Mt. Waumbek, which again was viewless due to flurries. After another snack break there, and then on Starr King again, we headed down. A nice early winter hike!
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Moderate |
| Destination: |
Mt. Starr King |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Minimal (due to weather) |
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Crowds: |
Heavy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Waumbek |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Minimal (due to weather) |
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Crowds: |
Heavy |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Sunday, December 5, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
8:54 AM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,420' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Starr King |
| Ascent Commenced: |
9:17 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
11:11 AM |
| Time Elapsed: |
01:54 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,675' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,907' |
| Distance: |
2.6 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
2,267' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Waumbek |
| Ascent Commenced: |
11:27 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
12:01 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:34 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
3,907' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,006' |
| Distance: |
1 mile |
| Vertical Gain: |
239' |
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| Hike Ended: |
2:51 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
05:57 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,883' |
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Starr King Trail trailhead
A lack of views from Mt. Starr King
The Starr King Trail on the way to the Mt. Waumbek summit
The summit cairn on Mt. Waumbek
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 2 West from Gorham. In winter, after passing Route 115 on the left, look for Starr King Road on the right. Immediately after passing Starr King Road (staying on US 2), a makeshift parking area is located on the left. Walk back along US 2 to Starr King Road and then up Starr King Road (bearing left at an intersection). The Starr King Trail trailhead will be at the end of this road.
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