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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2017 8:25:10 GMT -8
I know there is a very active Facebook page for this trail, but I left Facebook in 2010 and have no desire to rejoin just to ask a couple questions. In reading some of the posts there though, the trail sounds absolutely miserable. People rave about the trail in one breath, then go on to say how ludicrously muddy it is. Not just muddy - but biblical mud. Miles of mud. Deep mud. Miserable mud. It doesn't sound like fun. Am I missing something? It sounds like it could be an amazing destination, but I don't think trudging through miles of deep mud is fun.
If someone could explain the disconnect, I would appreciate it. Secondly, if I was looking for a stretch of 30 miles or so as a section hike, is there one where I could avoid all this mud, blowdown, washed out bridges, etc? Risky to go in October in terms of weather?
Thanks!
Tom
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Sept 13, 2017 10:53:02 GMT -8
During dry periods, it is lovely. Though you'll probably encounter a few beaver dams, etc.
During wet periods... biblical mud. I once hiked a 10 mile section where I was walking through water nearly the entire way (average ankle-deep).
Such is the Adirondacks.
October isn't a bad time of year unless a tropical system comes through. The especially nice thing about the fall is no bugs.
I can't give you a section that is better than others since I haven't been on most of it.
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Post by jmitch on Sept 13, 2017 16:34:04 GMT -8
I've hiked the whole thing. Yes, it is muddy and wet in parts, often due to beavers. But unless there's been a lot of rain, it's not that bad. Best parts are the West Canada Lakes Wilderness and Cold River (northern 30 or 40 miles). I also liked the Silver Lake Wilderness. Not many views, it is a trail of lakes, streams, wetlands. There are some awesome campsites and shelters. Overall, I enjoyed the trail and would recommend it.
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Post by null on Sept 15, 2017 4:07:11 GMT -8
Cold River (northern 30 or 40 miles) The Northern-most 8 miles are muddy. South of the first shelter (I forget the shelter name) is better. The Cold River, Duck Hole and Long Lake are less muddy. |
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Sept 15, 2017 10:13:12 GMT -8
South of the first shelter (I forget the shelter name) Moose Pond? |
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Post by jmitch on Sept 15, 2017 17:54:10 GMT -8
Cold River (northern 30 or 40 miles) The Northern-most 8 miles are muddy. South of the first shelter (I forget the shelter name) is better. The Cold River, Duck Hole and Long Lake are less muddy. I should've clarified those areas are the most scenic, but they still have muddy spots. |
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