Hiking in the Spring

Euler · Apr 24, 2007, 2:54 PM

I see people here posting about hiking right now (springtime), but I'm sure I've heard/read/seen it recomended that hikers stay off the trails during "mud season". Now that skiings finished for me I'm eager to begin hiking, but I'm not sure how acceptable it is to be hiking in the wet conditions of springtime. What are some of your thoughts?

SkiDog · Apr 24, 2007, 3:48 PM

Its mud season....wait til after memorial day to hike anything in the greens...

M

David Metsky · Apr 24, 2007, 4:11 PM

The Mud Season restriction is only in the Green Mountains in VT. Mud on the major trails of the Whites in NH isn't as much a problem, and there's no policy to request hikers stay off the trails.

Having said that, if you hike now in the Whites you will encounter mud. Don't go around it, hike right through it, embrace your inner child. It's important not to widen the mud pits, try to concentrate the impact to the spots already affected. Wear good boots, gaitors, and be careful where you step.

-dave-

threecy · Apr 24, 2007, 6:00 PM

You can also hike southern exposed trails where mud and snow are becoming increasingly rare.

satchownz · Apr 25, 2007, 7:44 AM

For me, Hiking in mud is fun for about half a mile. Then, it's just wet.. and soggy and slow going.

I can wait a little for the mud to recede a bit.

Apr 24, 2007, 2:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Euler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Vermont Posts: 117	Hiking in the Spring I see people here posting about hiking right now (springtime), but I'm sure I've heard/read/seen it recomended that hikers stay off the trails during "mud season". Now that skiings finished for me I'm eager to begin hiking, but I'm not sure how acceptable it is to be hiking in the wet conditions of springtime. What are some of your thoughts?

Apr 24, 2007, 3:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
SkiDog Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sandy UTAH Posts: 1,620	Its mud season....wait til after memorial day to hike anything in the greens... M __________________ http://www.firsttracksonline.com

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satchownz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New england Posts: 16	For me, Hiking in mud is fun for about half a mile. Then, it's just wet.. and soggy and slow going. I can wait a little for the mud to recede a bit. __________________ Hiking New England - Post trail reports, picture galleries, and join in the New England Hiking discussion. England.com

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Apr 24, 2007, 4:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
David Metsky Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 565	The Mud Season restriction is only in the Green Mountains in VT. Mud on the major trails of the Whites in NH isn't as much a problem, and there's no policy to request hikers stay off the trails. Having said that, if you hike now in the Whites you will encounter mud. Don't go around it, hike right through it, embrace your inner child. It's important not to widen the mud pits, try to concentrate the impact to the spots already affected. Wear good boots, gaitors, and be careful where you step. -dave-

Apr 24, 2007, 6:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
threecy Mt. Monadnock, NH Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tamworth, NH Posts: 891	You can also hike southern exposed trails where mud and snow are becoming increasingly rare.