Owls Head (Carroll)

Trail: Owl's Head Trail

Conditions: Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts

“Trail is now nicely broken out and a nice path has been created. Snowshoes are recommended due to the amount of snow on the trail. There are larger snowdrifts as you gain elevation.”

Trail: Cherry Mountain Trail, Martha's Mile

Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder

“The lower elevations of the trail might be better bare booted or in microspikes, but the higher elevations are better in snowshoes, and especially from Mt Martha to Owlshead, where only 1-2 people had been before me.”

Trail: Cherry Mountain Trail, Mt. Martha Spur, Martha's Mile

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches

“This isn't the shortest approach to these summits but the grades are gentle, footing is easy, and the walk along the Cherry Mtn. ridgecrest is just lovely. Ground conditions were dry to damp from melting frost/snow. Snow was patchy and was along the ridge. No need for traction at this point. The upper scramble on Owlshead was wet and took some care. Another ledge near the summit looked deceptively dry but was slippery. A gorgeous day out there. The northern Presedentials are looking pretty wintry right now. Good to see Tammy, Denise, and their two pups on Martha's Mile!”