Morgan/Percival parking lot questions

[shamples]

So I have never done this loop before but has always been at the top of my list for early or late season hikes. I always wonder where to park for this hike though. I have done the easy Rattlesnake across the street on Old Bridal Path I believe it was and I remember a lot kind of across the street from that trail. Is that the parking for Morgan or Percival too? Or are there other parking lots on that road that I don't remember seeing when I did Rattlesnake?

I know sometimes early in the season these lots may still be closed also. I am looking to do this loop sometime in April so still like 3 or so weeks away anyway.

 

[Stan]

That's the lot for both. There is a connector trail. It has been plowed in past years.

 

[NewHampshire]

When I drove by not long ago I noticed they built another new lot across the street to expand parking. Finally! The times I have been there by the end of the day cars were spilled out up and down the side of the road.

Brian

 

[DiamondRidge]

Also an fyi - they close the Morgan/Percival lot during mud season. You can still hike them - you just have to park in the lot on the other side of the road. And be gentle, the trail gets really muddy in the spring.

 

[Becca M]

Drove past the lots today - all seemed to be closed (due to mud I guess??) At least 50 cars parked along the shoulders.... Must have been crowded in the hills!!!!

 

[shamples]

So I take it parking along the road is legal then? I thought I remembered a while back someone saying that was illegal?

Good info, thanks all!

 

[DiamondRidge]

Yes, parking along the road is legal - you just have to be all the way off the roadway. I'm actually suprised to hear that the new big lot is closed too - it appeared to have good drainage... But, maybe they're closing it to limit traffic on the trails. Anyway, have fun, be ready for mud, and enjoy

 

[Mohamed Ellozy]

At least 50 cars parked along the shoulders.... Must have been crowded in the hills!!!!

If anyone from VFTT was among the hordes there, please post something about conditions: snow line and how wet the trail is.

Thanks!

 

[chinooktrail]

Enjoy it, nice hike any time of the year.

 

[DiamondRidge]

If anyone from VFTT was among the hordes there, please post something about conditions: snow line and how wet the trail is.

Thanks!

I could probably be convinced to take a side trip over there this week if you're looking for conditions for the weekend... Just let me know if that would be helpful.

 

[Mohamed Ellozy]

Thanks for the kind offer!!!

Don't go there just for me ... I asked the question out of general curiosity, have no immediate plans to hike there.

 

[DiamondRidge]

You're welcome

Its a pleasant hike if you do choose to go over there.