| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Martha, Owlshead, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cherry Mountain Trail, Martha's Mile |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 17, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot is clear |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Bugs: |
Some out. Didn't appear to be the biting kind. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
First quarter mile or so of trail from parking lot was a crusty mix of ice and frozen soil. From there to around the 3000' mark the trail had some packed ice but was basically bare ground. Last steep portion prior to ridge was ice/snow covered. Hillsounds or Microspikes. From intersection up to Martha was fully snow covered. Snowmobiles had packed it down. Slippery in spots but no postholing.
From Martha to Owlshead was snowcovered. Some postholing. Snowshoes would have been great. Final steep section to Owlshead required spikes due to ice. Summit area was basically clear of snow/ice. Temps should thaw and dry things out pretty quickly this week.
What awesome views from this little peak. |
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 | Name: |
Jim |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-03-18 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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