The Enchanting Forests of Mt. Waumbek | Winter Hike In NH
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Located along the Pliny Mountain Range, Mount Waumbek is the 46th tallest mountain in the state of New Hampshire, and although the summit is completely wooded with no views, the hike itself takes you through one of the most enchanted forests in the Granite State. No matter the season, Mt. Waumbek is a rather easy/moderate hike thanks to the gradual nature of the Starr King Trail which begins in the town of Jefferson, NH along U.S. Route 2. The Starr King Trail is the most common route taken, and the trail is named after Mount Starr King (3,907 ft.) which the trail passes over just a half mile before reaching Waumbek’s summit. The summit of Starr King is a great place to rest and grab a snack, some water, and to take in the partial view to the south of the Presidential Mountain Range.
The Starr King Trail begins in a thinly wooded, deciduous forest before it abruptly turns left at about 1.5 miles and plunges into a magical world of evergreen trees that span the rest of the way to the summit. Mt. Waumbek is also notorious for its scavenging grey jays; a bird that is known to boldly approach hikers for food. If you hold out your hand with food, you will almost always be greeted with a hungry grey jay! If someone is just beginning to hike the NH 4,000 footers, then Mt. Waumbek is a great mountain to start on. Even in winter, as seen in this video, microspikes are not absolutely needed (although I did put them on and use them for the descent). As long as you are not the first one to hike the Starr King Trail after a snowfall, you will not need snowshoes either.
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Videos of New Hampshire 4,000+ foot peaks:
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2) Mt. Moosilauke bit.ly/2h8mfGB
3) Mt. Garfield bit.ly/2hLMPCF
4) Mt. Carrigain bit.ly/2zAK5SD
5) Osceolas bit.ly/2AFMa0b
6) Mt. Lincoln & Mt. Lafayette bit.ly/2nqBdKj
7) Mt. Waumbek
8) Mt. Flume & Mt. Liberty bit.ly/2Oap7hr
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This channel deserves way more subs. Great video and editing.
Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it!
I know you put a lot of effort into the video but I think Dexter was the highlight still 😆 adorable. You made the trail look amazing, definitely looking forward to Waumbek when I get to it now.
Thanks so much Matthew, I think you will enjoy it! And I totally agree, Dexter steals the show 😁
Awesome views. Thanks for sharing
Love the plug for Great North at the summit!!!
Thanks Rick! What's better than having a summit beer?!
Love that you can take one of the least spectacular summits of the 48, and still make a spectacular video out of it. Are you going to be making any more vids?? I could watch these all day!
Thanks so much, Tom! That's a huge compliment and I appreciate you watching. I definitely plan on getting back into making the videos. No set time frame, but make sure you're subscribed for when I do!
@@GettsWild Just subscribed... now you gotta hold up your end of the deal! :)
What a gorgeous dog. I just hiked Waumbek today, it was a perfect hiking day. Thanks for a great video!
How was the trail? I am thinking of going tomorrow.
Thanks so much, John! Glad that you got out and were able to do Waumbek. It's an underappreciated hike for sure!
Joseph, I'm glad to see you back! Dexter looks like he had a lot of fun. Good for you for looking after his feet. I can see you're concerned about his welfare and about making his life a happy one. A responsible dog owner, bravo! I greatly respect you for that and subscribed to your channel because of that and because of your creative content. I like the drone footage. I like your enthusiasm for your region and your appreciation of its history. You're doing a great job!
John, I'm glad to be back! Again, thanks so much for the feedback. I love taking my dog on adventures with me, and I realize the responsibility that goes along with that. Dexter's safety and comfort is priority number one. And I try not to take for granted the beauty of New Hampshire and the White Mountains in particular. The drone continues to give me new views and new perspectives every time that I fly. I love sharing it with everyone :-)
I love the dog..very smart!!! And hes so funny..and he likes beer!!! Lol..thanjs for the video, from mass but love NH.
Thanks for watching, Stephanie! Dexter is the best and yes, he does love beer! 😂
Great video. beautiful dog.
Well done!
These vids are so good. Sad you stopped making them!
Thanks for the kind words, Heather! I may start up again, they just took a lot of time to produce and I've been caught up in other things as of late. I love making them, so we'll see!
Waumbek was my 1st of the 48. So it will always be a special peak. Your aerial views are awsome! Wish I could have tried the 2x black IPA!!
Thanks a lot, David! Getting the aerial shots gives a new and unique perspective of these well traveled peaks which is why I love putting together these videos. And the double black IPA was delicious, I'm really hoping that we decide to brew it again at some point in the near future!
Great video
Thanks, David!
Wow, stunning beauty of nature!
For anyone hiking Waumbek, there is a great viewpoint just beyond the summit....... maybe several hundred feet. I don't recall whether the trees were cut, or if it was storm damage, but there was a nice view of the Presidentials. Just want to let people know there IS a view.
Hope Dexter is still at it !
That's great to know, thanks for that! And Dexter is starting to slow down (he's 8 now), but we did just get another Belgian Shepherd puppy last spring. His name is Marty, so you'll get to see him in a future video for sure!
So beautiful but so cold! Such fun to watch you and Dexter! I loved every minute!
Thanks, Mom. Cold, but beautiful nonetheless! :-)
Hi Joeseph... great to meet you yesterday...
Likewise, man! I'll see you around!
You have awesome videos! I love to watch them before I go on a hike to get a good idea of the terrain.
I wish I could’ve been there for this hike. Awesome video man great stuff.
Thanks a lot, Nick! We'll get you back up here in White Mountains soon. Let's plan something for this summer 👊
Excellent video man. If all works out I will be moving to NH spring 2022. Videos like these are getting me so hyped!
Thanks, Chad I'm pumped to hear that man! If you love the outdoors, then I know you'll really enjoy living here. Where are you moving from, and why?
@@GettsWild I will be moving up with my girlfriend and son from Kentucky. I was born in Exeter, NH but moved to KY at a young age. I still have family in NH and would visit often. Many years ago when my poppa passed away in NH I took my girlfriend up to the funeral and she feel in love with the state as well We then began fantasizing about living in NH. So now after years of dreaming it's time to make it happen. The fact that there is an abundance of outdoor activities and wilderness to explore makes the move that much more exciting.
@@iksniler9067 Aw yeah I think it will live up to your expectations and then some. It will be a great homecoming for you then. I've lived here my whole life and I'm still just as excited to explore as I was when I was younger. The winter is actually my favorite time of the year. Let me know when you finally make the move!
@@GettsWild will do! What part of NH do you live in?
@@iksniler9067 southern NH, Manchester area.
Absolutely loved this! I’ve been considering a mid winter hike and Waumbek might be the perfect! Dexter is such a ham! Cheers 🍻
Thanks so much, Sarah! Dexter's the best, he absolutely loves hiking in winter ☺️. And you won't be disappointed with waumbek during any season. Have fun and thanks for watching!
when I was a kid, a bunch of us hiked to starr king and stayed at the cabin/camp where the fireplace is at. the fire chief at the time heard we were partying up there and had the cabin torn down. the wind was really bad that night and I remember waking up totally dirty evan thou I was in a sleeping bag.
Great video man! How old is Dexter? is he a German Shepard?
Thanks, Dylan! Dexter was 4 or 5 when I made these original videos. He'll be 9 in March! And we rescued him so he is some sort of Belgian Shepherd mix we think. Super smart. Just an awesome dog.
I think I remember a little pocket view of the presis somewhere around the summit but it's been a while..need to try that Northern Nights soon if there's any left that is haha
Unfortunately that beer only lasted a couple of weeks! I really hope that we brew it again. So good. And you'll have to show me that viewpoint sometime, Eric! Thanks for watching man 👍
The view is past the summit east. Not far. Maybe 2/10M
Looks like my ruru (sable long haired german). The mushers secret never worked for him, paw hair was just too long and ice balls form. Unfortunately I don't think he will get another hike in (14 and hips). Enjoy these days from one NH German owner to another.
Aww thanks for sharing. I hope that the hiking memories with your pup are plentiful! Dexter is 7 now, so I think he still has a few more good years in him. Mushers works pretty well, I just have to reapply sometimes on long hikes. Thanks for watching and happy hiking!
Can you show the trail and talk at the same time? The camera can swivel to show what's ahead I assume?
I like the video and content. What did you use for a camera and videoing editing software.
Thanks
Thanks a lot, Kevin! I use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit my videos, and I have a few different cameras. My main camera is the Panasonic GH4 with a Lumix 12-35mm lens. I also have the GoPro Hero5 Black and the DJI Mavic Pro for all of my aerial shots. Thanks for the question and for watching!
Love this one! It really does look enchanting. How the heck do you keep your hands warm while filming?
I wear these fingerless gloves as a baselayer underneath thicker mittens: bit.ly/2qN9iTF They are designed for fly fishermen, but they work better than any touchscreen glove and still keep my hands warm enough to function properly!
I think you meant Isolation, not Jackson. Jackson is taller than Waumbek
so double black diamond paying you to hike Mt. Waumbek.....what does the dog get?
Hi Veronica! Thanks for watching and for the comment. I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to, but I can tell you that Dexter gets lots of treats after a long hike like this! 😀