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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 Starr King Trail
Route: Starr King Trail
Full snowcover, snowshoes roundtrip. The snow got a little soft during the day, as evidenced by some postholed sections and frozen granular (generally in the hardwoods) this evening. Areas that don't get much sun didn't soften up today and remain packed powder/unpacked powder/drifts. I would expect this to get pretty soft with the warmer temps arriving later tomorrow. Wearing snowshoes will be a courtesy, as well as a good idea for safety due to the deep snowpack along the ascent in the softwoods, as well as portions of the ridge (some areas with blazes just above the snowpack, and the trail signs near the summit are at or just above the snowpack).
Some nice unique views courtesy the snowpack, including toward Cabot/Terrace from adjacent to the Starr King highpoint.
Nice sunset from Starr King and beautiful alpenglow.
| 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: |
Excellent |
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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: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,675' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Starr King |
| Time Elapsed: |
01:17 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,675' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,907' |
| Distance: |
2.6 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
2,267' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Waumbek |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:28 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
3,907' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,006' |
| Distance: |
1 mile |
| Vertical Gain: |
239' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
03:06 |
| Hike Distance: |
7.2 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,628' |
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The Starr King Trail trailhead
Looking at Terrace Mountain from Mt. Starr King
The Starr King Trail on the way to Mt. Waumbek
The looking at the Presidentials from the viewpoint near Mt. Waumbek
The sunset from Mt. Starr King
Alpenglow on the Starr King Trail
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 2 West from Gorham. After passing Route 115 on the left, Starr King Road is on the right. The Starr King Trail parking lot trailhead will be at the end of this road, though it is not typically plowed in winter.
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