It had been 10 months since we had done a hike, but we couldn't have picked a much better day than Sunday, August 2. The plan was to climb Mt. Cabot, but en route we decided that we wouldn't have enough time because of the logistics with the fish hatchery. We weren't going to get on the trail until 9:30 and the hatchery gate closes at 4. So we called an audible and headed to the 2nd most northern peak: Mt. Waumbeck for an out and back day hike on Starr King Trail at a total of 7.2 miles.
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On route 25 in Rumney, NH. Had a feeling it was going to be a good day.
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Heading up the Starr King trail
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The Starr King trail has a little bit of everything. Deciduous trees, some pine forests,.
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Seth thinking of ways to keep this spring pristine.
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We made it! Wow that was short and easy!
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Wait, this might just be the top of Starr King.
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Yeah, we've got another mile to the top of Waumbeck's wooded peak.
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Luckily a friendly hiker told us to go a little farther on the top of Waumbeck for this view. As a way to repay her kindness, Seth stole her dog's water bowl.
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Summit (or just beyond) of Mt. Waumbeck. Number 18 in the quest.
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Over the shoulder descent pic.
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