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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 up the The Starr King Trail on the way to Mt. Starr King
Route: Starr King Trail
Trail was snow free until near the spring, where occasional ice monorail started, including an extended stretch just prior to the Starr King summit. Ice monorail resumes just off Starr King to Waumbek. Little to no snow in the woods. Microspikes were just right.
Rain held off, and even had views of the Northern Presis from Waumbek. Starr King Trail in the hardwoods featured a bunch of wildflowers - very colorful on an otherwise cloudy day.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| 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: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Mt. Waumbek |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Difficult |
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Views: |
Moderate |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Monday, March 5, 2012 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,675' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Starr King |
| Time Elapsed: |
01:56 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,675' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,907' |
| Distance: |
2.6 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
2,267' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Waumbek |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:31 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
3,907' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,006' |
| Distance: |
1 mile |
| Vertical Gain: |
239' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
05:21 |
| Hike Distance: |
7.2 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,628' |
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Starr King Trail trailhead
Looking at the foggy Northern Presidentials from near the Mt. Starr King summit
The Starr King Trail on the way to the Mt. Waumbek summit
The Northern Presidentials as seen from near the summit of Mt. Waumbek
The sunset as seen through the trees near the summit of Mt. Waumbek
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 2 West from Gorham. Shortly after passing Route 115 on the left, take a right onto Starr King Road. Continue straight up the dirt road to the WMNF fee parking area and trailhead.
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