| 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: |
Sunday, May 16, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Easy/half empty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None an issue |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Martha’s Mile is in somewhat rough shape. New blowdowns. All but 3 blowdowns can be walked around. All other trails were great. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would be generally excellent except two spots ascending Owl’s Head on Martha’s Mile. Saw 5 dogs. Friendly dogs are part of hiking’s great momentary distractions from physical exertion. |
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 | Bugs: |
Flies swarming below 2000’- did not require a face net, just bug spray around gear/“normal†repellent application. In afternoon heat/wind pickup, all were gone. |
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 | Comments: |
Great day hike. 1015am departure, 430pm return. 45 min spent with breaks/lunching. Gassed on the way up due to prior day hike. Many people enjoying the hike in a responsible/friendly manner. Some steep portions for a small-looking mountain. I’d recommend parking at Martha/Cherry Mtn Trailheads instead of Owl’s Head.
Two areas of ascent/descent before Owl’s Head are a little slick due to wet rock/slight scrambling. Overall great hike for novice/intermediates. |
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 | Name: |
Kavinsky |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-16 |
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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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