| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Martha, Owlshead, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cherry Mountain Trail, Martha's Mile |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 28, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large lot off route 115, no issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only one real crossing on this route, no issues today. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
What a difference three weeks makes! Three weeks ago there was not ONE single blowdown! Today, a number of blowdowns on the Cherry Mountain Trail...one not far from the start blocking the trail and requiring a chainsaw. On Martha's Mile, there are now a handful of large blowdowns (chainsaw worthy). Looks like this section has had repeated events with multiple large trees down in the past few years - no major issues getting around them today but some will become problematic with a few feet of snow. Thanks to the trail crews for clearing the majority of them - otherwise no major issues, good signage on all trails. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Did not see any dogs today. |
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 | Comments: |
It was a fantastic 5.4 mile outing to Mt. Martha and Owl’s Head. Drizzle at the trailhead gave way to snow a little higher up.
Beautiful trail. Sticky snow ensured fantastic traction throughout so we did not need MicroSpikes. Watching the winter wonderland unfold throughout the day was as much of a view as anyone could want!
Mt. Martha starts out easy then steep until junction. Last .2 miles to summit easy. Trees well laden with snow. Hardly any wind! Then a quick .8 mile using Martha’s mile to Owl’s Head!
Four-thousand footer type feel to it. Had both peaks to ourselves!
Only saw three people; one heading down from Mt. Martha while the other two were starting off on Martha’s Mile heading to Owl’s head. Highly recommend this hike. A must do hike!
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 | Name: |
RollingRock |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-29 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/PemiValleyHikers/ |
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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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