Perhaps the most significant trail in White Mountain ski culture. Almost every route outside of Gulf of Slides on the east side of the range is approached via this route. The trail is pretty self explanatory, but there’s a few things to know. It’s common to skip the initial flat part and the switchbacks by skinning the bottom of the Sherb, then crossing over. It’s debatable weather or not this is actually faster, but it’s common. As you skin up you’ll pass the split for the Huntington Ravine Trail and pass over two bridges. Here you get a nice view of Raymond Cataract and the upper mountain that’s bound to put you in a good mood on a sunny. Arrive at a junction with the Huntington Ravine Fire Road and hang a left. After a more switchbacks, you’ll pass the Lions Head Summer Route and the Lean Tos at Hermit Lake. Arrive at the Hermit Lake Shelter, where you get your first view of The Bowl and Boott Spur. If heading to the Sherburne Ski Trail, rip your skins here. If you’re continuing to The Bowl, continue to the narrow trail past a water pump (great place to fill up). The next stretch of trail is notoriously annoying. Very steep skinning in mid winter, or rock stairs you need to A-frame your skis for in spring. Another 20 minutes of hiking gains you the bottom of The Bowl.