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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Owlshead, NH
Trails
Trails: Owlshead Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Plenty of space in lot off Route 115 with the Cherry Mountain Slide historic sign. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Only crossing was nearly bone dry. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: One blowdown as the hardwoods turn to conifers. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: None. 
Bugs
Bugs: None. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: First time on this steep approach to picturesque Owlshead. Fall colors are starting to show nicely here. On a windy day, this was a very enjoyable route in the trees until the summit, where you can view the entire Presidential Range from Madison to Webster.  
Name
Name: Mike Trocchi 
E-Mail
E-Mail: mikejtrocchi@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-09-26 
Link
Link: https:// 
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