| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Martha, Owlshead, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cherry Mountain Trail, Mt. Martha Spur, Martha's Mile |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 1, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues getting into the lot off NH 115. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns have been cleared on the CMT (thanks!) but a few remain -- there's also one large duckunder just before the ridge. Martha's' Mile has been hit again in the blowdown patch with many trees down. Nothing that really impedes travel too much, but it's going to take some work to clean up. AFAIK, this trail is currently without an adopter, so these may be here a while. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Maybe. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Easy conditions made for easy travel today, and spikes were fine round-trip. Snow depths are minimal and well-packed. The scrambles on Owlshead are just starting to ice up, but weren't too bad -- just take your time and use care going up and down. The Owlshead ledges were a mix of snow and bare granite. Of course, these conditions will change with the incoming storm.
A gorgeous bluebird day made for excellent views, with a slight undercast visible from SW outlook on Martha. Cool to see Garfield and the Twins / Bonds poking out. This was the place to be today, as I ran into a lot of folks who I know both online and in person. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-01 |
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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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