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How long is the hike for the entire trip to owl's head using the Black Pond herd path both ways/

How is the herd path in the summer time from Black Pond over to the trail that leads you to Owls Head in the White Mountains? I keep hearing different reports and also the state is giving people citations for using it? is it in good condition and easily discernible? any tips on its use. Thanks.

Thinking of doing the 37 mile Taconic Crest trail in very late March. Any tips, ideas, places to camp, eat, etc. Any suggestions on hiking it, most importantly. Thank you.

Thinking of finishing my White Mountains 48 the week of May 17. What are my chances of hitting large amounts of snow and ice that week. I don't mind hitting a bit, throwing on some microspikes and just keep moving on, but not ready to handle say 3 foot of snow, breaking trail, and all that...

I am thinking of hiking all those 4,000 foot peaks on the Appalachian Trail in Southwestern Maine, close to the New Hampshire border the 2nd week of May. I know there are a lot of big ski resorts near there. I just don't want to be hiking in 4 foot of snow. How are the conditions now on top...

Just trying to get an idea if there will be appreciable amounts of snow on top of the following peaks in Mid May in Maine: Spaulding, Avery, Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Reddington. I just don't want to deal with snowshoes, crampons and all that. Thanks for the help as I am planning a big trip up...

I tried finding fort twice but after hiking long day doing Katterskill ran out of energy. I read it in Lee's book also. I believe it is right on top and British used it to look at the Hudson River. I tried twice but the brush is so thick near the top and very steep also in spots hard to stay...

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Day hike it, long day. Bradley Pond is a mess. It will be a long day for anybody but remember you have a lot on road too. Took me a good 10 hours and I did it alone. Hiker13901 Binghamton, NY

Not to switch stories but a great slide is in The Catskills, most people dont know about. Was a lot of fun, it is On Friday and seems to stretch forever. Great hik and would recommend it to anybody

I would try late May depending on warmth of spring. Less chance of snow and ice. My luck the three years of hiking in Maywere not good, snow and ice til almost late May in higher areas. hiker13901

undefined Adirindacks are tough, Catskills are tough in spots, but one areas that is tough is doing the Finger Lakes trail in Western, New York. Just a lot of hills and no flat ground at all. Up and down, up and down. Pennsylvania hiking is tough because all trails are all rocks and I mean...

Taking my kids hiking in the White Mountains early this summer. need some suggestions on some easier 4,000 foot peaks to start them on and also a decent, inexpensive motel centrally located. No huts, dorm rooms, etc. Anybody with 10-12 year old kids would love to share the trip, but I know...

Would like to start new hiking partners, seemed to lose all my male hiking buddies, especially to women. I live in Binghamton, NY area and will hike anywhere. I am 47, have all the equipment, but am single dad. I have done all the Catskills, Vermont peaks, Adk 46, etc. but willing to do all...

Anybody interested in Hiking Hickory Run State park in Pa., it just below Wilkes-Barre and is a huge park with a lot of interesting things to see like the Boulder Field ( national landmark), several waterfalls, several gorges, caves, swamps, etc. Real interesting area. Hiking is generally...

Was any body interested in hiking Lone and Rocky in the Catskills from the South on a straight, very rigorous bushwack. I have some questions about private land and parking. Looking to go on a Saturday in June when days are long and hopefully somewhat cool. A long day. Compass and bushwacking...