| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Martha, Owlshead, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Chery Mountain Trail, Martha's Mile |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 13, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot poorly plowed and edges difficult to determine. Two cars got stuck and one needed to call a plow. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
n/a |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails very well maintained. Two lowish trees, easily ducked under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen other than the two my hiking partner brought. They fell into several post holes and had a tricky time with the steep, icy final ascent of Owl's Head |
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 | Comments: |
We were first up today. The trail wa very pretty with fresh trace snow. The packed trail is narrow and choppy with frequent post holes. I used snowshoes and had no issues, while my partner used spikes and discovered several post holes. Martha's mile was fairly stable and less choppy than Cherry Mountain. Final ascent of Owl's head is steep and icy, and I used Crampons for the descent. We passed a group of 6 other hikers, all of whom used spikes but appeared less comfortable than I. We lucked out as the clouds lifted throughout the day, ultimately providing a full view of the Presis. My opinion, Owl's Head is definitely the more spectacular view. |
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 | Name: |
Ug-Dug |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-13 |
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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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