Evans Notch

[slowmo68]

Thank you SherpaK
I'm bummed I just found out I contracted strep throat and I am starting the antibiotics today. I am hoping I will still be ready to go Saturday. I have heard this is a beautiful hike. I was going to go up Mud Brook trail and down Caribou trail. Blast this damn strep throat, I have been looking forward to getting into Evans notch area for months. I don't know if I can wait thru another work week.
Chris

 

[Greg]

I know the feeling

Just go for it, and even if you don't get all the way, at least you'll be out enjoying the woods, and getting a fix of renewal that will last you another week or two.

 

[slowmo68]

Thanks for the encouragement Greg. I had my 3rd dose of antibiotics at 4am and I really do feel 200% better than yesterday. I think by tommorrow I will be ready to give it a go. I am buying my daughter her 1st hiking backpack tonight so she can start carrying some of the load. To those who have done this hike, are the water crossings easy. I see there is 1 crossing at the head of Kees falls and was just wondering how far across and if little legs like my daughters would have a hard time. I have done a few crossings with her on my back before but don't like to do that as it can be kind of dangerous.
Thanks
Chris

 

[el-bagr]

The fords aren't bad generally, and at this time of year the waters have already gone down quite substantially. A rain event could drive them up somewhat, but I think you should still be fine.