1HappyHiker
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Mt Martha + Owl's Head (Cherry Mtn) via CherryMtn Trail & Martha's Mile Trail: 14-Jan
14-Jan-2011
Hurray! Snowshoes were appropriate footwear from trailhead to summit. Perhaps winter has finally arrived!
Unlike many winters, it was easy to access the Rt 115 trailhead parking lot for the Cherry Mountain Trail. The lot was unplowed, but the snow depth was such that even a 2-wheel drive vehicle should have no problem.
Trail conditions between the trailhead and the Mt. Martha peak on Cherry Mountain were excellent, as were the conditions on the Martha's Mile Trail between Mt. Martha and the Owl's Head peak. However, as is often the case in winter, the final approach to Owl's Head was very icy. Although we had Microspikes with us, we opted to work our way up the steep icy precipice with the traction provided by our MSR snowshoe crampons. It was a bit dicey! It would be a good idea to bring your crampons or Microspikes in case you need them for this final approach.
My BLOG has some snapshots taken during this Cherry Mountain trek
14-Jan-2011
Hurray! Snowshoes were appropriate footwear from trailhead to summit. Perhaps winter has finally arrived!
Unlike many winters, it was easy to access the Rt 115 trailhead parking lot for the Cherry Mountain Trail. The lot was unplowed, but the snow depth was such that even a 2-wheel drive vehicle should have no problem.
Trail conditions between the trailhead and the Mt. Martha peak on Cherry Mountain were excellent, as were the conditions on the Martha's Mile Trail between Mt. Martha and the Owl's Head peak. However, as is often the case in winter, the final approach to Owl's Head was very icy. Although we had Microspikes with us, we opted to work our way up the steep icy precipice with the traction provided by our MSR snowshoe crampons. It was a bit dicey! It would be a good idea to bring your crampons or Microspikes in case you need them for this final approach.
My BLOG has some snapshots taken during this Cherry Mountain trek
