A June hike to Marshall via closed Cold Brook Pass trail and herd paths from Lake Colden, encountering wet overgrown trail conditions, a recent landslide near Avalanche Pass, and variable weather from rain to sun. Notable dry conditions on descent and cold water at a pool near Indian Pass.

Route guide for a moderate 7-mile loop hike to Slide Mountain via Phoenicia East Branch, Curtis-Ormsbee, and Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide trails. The route describes trail junction locations, elevation gain of approximately 1800 feet, and highlights the summit views and surrounding wilderness area.

A challenging slide route from Elk Pass involving significant bushwhacking through blowdown and difficult creek navigation, followed by a steep and wet ascent of Blake Slide with overgrown central section, culminating in ascending Blake and Colvin mountains via a remote ridge route. The hike covered 16 miles with 4,500 feet of elevation gain over 13 hours total.

Solo hike of Whiteface on May 2 in wet conditions; light rain and drizzle at lower elevation, transitioning to wet snow above 700m elevation, with heavy brush dripping water. Slippery snow-covered rocks on descent, with graupel storms encountered on the way back down and at Whiteface Landing, but mostly dry by return to parking area.

Two hikers became overdue on the Santanoni Range on April 19 and were located by Forest Rangers in cold, wet conditions. Rangers rewarmed the subjects and assisted them back to the trailhead.

Four hikers became lost on Blackhead Mountain on March 20 and were rescued by Forest Rangers and volunteers after becoming cold, wet, and disoriented. The group was assisted down the Escarpment Trail and provided emergency supplies before reaching the trailhead.

Comprehensive evergreen guide to Catskill Park hiking covering trail conditions, seasonal weather, camping rules, and hiking challenges. Highlights that trails are steeper and rockier than their elevations suggest, with winter ice on ledges requiring microspikes or crampons; spring and fall bring variable conditions at higher elevations.

Hikers encountered access restrictions at Sugarloaf ski resort despite having purchased an access pass, with ski patrol initially denying summit access due to liability concerns. After negotiation, they completed a ridge traverse to Spaulding with significant wind-drifted snow, steep descent sections on wet sticky snow, and navigation challenges due to obliterated trail markings.

The final section of the north approach to Pharaoh Mountain features slanted rock slabs that become dangerously slippery when wet, covered with leaves and slime. The slippery terrain has led hikers to create social trails to avoid the main route.

A trekking day from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda in Nepal with heavy rain, cold conditions, and challenging descents and ascents. Despite hypothermia concerns and leech encounters, the group successfully reached Jhinu hot springs while the higher elevations received significant snowfall and closure.

This is an evergreen trail guide describing the Platte Clove to Codfish Point route, a moderate 4.2-mile round-trip hike featuring forested paths, historic bluestone quarry remnants, and Hudson Valley views. The trail includes rocky and muddy sections with some steep terrain, creek crossings, and a lean-to shelter.</summary> <parameter name="confidence">Low

Extremely muddy conditions (knee to thigh-deep in spots) between Donaldson and Emmons, with steep, rocky scrambles and slabs near the summits of Donaldson and Seward. Heavy rain throughout the afternoon combined with wet vegetation and exposed roots created treacherous, waterfall-like conditions on descent, resulting in an 11+ hour slog that tested both physical and mental endurance.

A day hike up Vly and Bearpen in misty, wet conditions. The air was cool and moist with everything wet from overnight rain, creating a rainforest-like atmosphere with limited views due to persistent clouds that didn't burn off until descent.

A 19.1-mile loop hike from Connery Pond via Whiteface Brook lean-to to Whiteface and Esther featuring steady elevation gain, fun boulder scrambling, and mostly dry trail conditions with some soggy patches around Esther. Bug activity was typical for mid-June.

Multi-year collection of user-submitted Catskill trail conditions reports covering seasonal variations in snow, ice, mud, and water conditions across numerous peaks and routes. Reports span from 2021–2025 and include details on required gear (spikes, snowshoes, crampons) and trail hazards for planning purposes.

This is a curated collection of user-submitted trail condition reports for Catskill peaks spanning from late 2021 through April 2025, covering seasonal conditions including snow, ice, mud, trail quality, water availability, and wildlife/bug activity across multiple routes and elevations.

A two-day backpacking trip over Santanoni, Couchsachraga, and Panther in the ADK, with muddy and wet conditions throughout. The Santanoni Brook trail featured slippery rocks and rotting log infrastructure; the Couchsachraga bog proved manageable with good log placement, and the descent of Panther Brook was challenging via water and boulders.

A group of five hikers spent two nights at Blueberry Lean-to and climbed Mount Seward on November 29th in difficult winter conditions with 2-3 feet of unconsolidated snow and muddy sections lower on the trail. The ascent via the north side took 5.5 hours for 3 miles with frequent lead switches due to the steep terrain and challenging snow, while the descent took 2.5 hours. They decided not to attempt the nearby peaks of Donaldson and Emmons due to the difficult conditions encountered.

Hiker completed an off-trail winter ascent of a 3,363-foot peak east of Loch Bonnie and Moose Mountain, navigating blowdown, coniferous snow, stream crossings, and partial water submersion. Conditions included blowing snow, fluff-covered obstacles, drifted snow, slush ice, and wintry weather with poor visibility.

The Sam's Point / Ice Caves / Verkeerderkill Falls hike in the Shawangunks features tight icy rock caverns, wooden ladders, boardwalks, and exposure to the elements. Ice persists in the caves well into warmer months; the trail includes narrow crevices, water, and is exposed to sun on hot days.

Two hikers in their twenties on the Santanoni Range became overdue and were found cold and wet by forest rangers. They were rewarmed and assisted back to the trailhead; the incident was resolved within a few hours.

Hiked the Hancock Loop on February 10, 2024 in the White Mountains. Started with bare boots on a frozen, slippery trail before switching to snowshoes; encountered mist from melting snow on the ridge with warm temperatures around 57°F by day's end.

Hikers visited Richmond Mountain on November 18, 2023, finding wet conditions after recent rain and navigating old roads to reach a short, steep bushwhack summit approach. The summit was socked in with fog and brief snow flurries during the descent.

This is a scenic trail guide for Indian Head Mountain on the Devil's Path featuring rock scrambles, cliff ascents, boreal summit, and varied terrain. User comments describe mid-September conditions with damp ground, wet footing, and rooty sections with steep climbs; another July visit is also briefly mentioned.

A two-day backpacking trip to Mount Colden following a severe thunderstorm and flash flooding. The trail from Avalanche Lake was extremely wet with knee-deep water, mud, and cascading water over rock slabs; a ranger warned of recent rescues from slippery conditions and a serious incident on the trap dike.

Hiker completed Camel's Hump in Vermont on July 2, 2023 via the Burroughs Trail. Conditions were rainy and misty all day with wet rock throughout; the descent on the Long Trail involved sketchy scrambling and steep wet rocky terrain, resulting in multiple slips and falls though no injuries.

A weekend backpacking trip to Lower Wolfjaw, Upper Wolfjaw, and Armstrong via Johns Brook Lodge, with snow patches and scrambling sections at higher elevations and typical muddy, rooty Adirondack trail conditions lower down. The party encountered mixed weather including rain overnight and afternoon clouds, with good summit views from Armstrong.

General overview of mud season conditions and trail maintenance best practices on Catskill peaks, noting that Kaaterskill High, West Kill, Hunter, Sugarloaf, and Windham High are particularly prone to muddy and waterlogged sections.

Kaaterskill High Peak via Hurricane Ledge is a long lollipop route from Platte Clove featuring wet trails, deep mud on lower slopes, and a steep, tricky ledge climb. The route includes old woods roads, boardwalks, bushwhack sections, and historical sites. Winter ascents of Hurricane Ledge are extremely dangerous due to icy conditions and cliff exposure.</summary> <parameter name="confidence">Medium

Two hikers completed a bushwhack ascent of Olderbark followed by a ridge traverse to Plateau on November 19, 2022. The upper elevation showed crusty snow and very steep terrain with a cliff band, while the descent involved rocky and wet trail conditions at lower elevations.

Weekly fall foliage condition updates from the Catskills and Adirondacks for the 2025 season, covering late September through early November with observer notes on leaf color progression, weather impacts, and trail conditions at various elevations and locations.

Solo counterclockwise loop of the Catskill 9 completed in 12 hours 15 minutes covering approximately 20.5 miles and 6,500 feet of elevation gain. Conditions were mist and clouds with occasional drizzle and some wet terrain; hiker reported good herdpath usage and manageable bushwhacking between peaks.

Huckleberry Point is a popular Catskills ledge hike with a tricky stream crossing after rain; the trail is characteristically wet and muddy year-round with beautiful escarpment views. The route is short and easy, taking about 75 minutes to reach the dramatic vista, and features variable terrain with rock ledges and hemlock-laurel forest.

A detailed evergreen trail guide describing the Hunter Mountain loop route via Spruceton and Devil's Path trails, including terrain characteristics, muddy sections, boggy areas, and route-finding notes. The author includes a first-person account of a Labor Day sunrise hike with specific observations about trail conditions and landmarks.

This is an evergreen trail guide for the Windham High Peak hike via Peck Road, describing it as a short, easy, and beautiful out-and-back route suitable for beginners. The guide notes that the yellow trail has been rerouted away from a wet woods road that ices up in winter due to a spring near the trailhead. Multiple scenic lookouts offer views of the Blackhead range and distant mountains including the southern Adirondacks and Green Mountains of Vermont.

Onteora Lake offers three interconnected loop trails (yellow, red, and blue) near Kingston and Woodstock featuring lake and pond views, streams, old quarries, and hemlock forests. Recent trail improvements include regrading muddy sections and rerouting around a wet ledge. The area is generally easy terrain with some boulders and occasional cliffs.

This is an evergreen trail guide describing the Dutcher Notch Trail approach to Arizona Mountain from Stork's Nest Road, featuring steep terrain, dramatic boulder formations, and scenic views of the Devil's Path peaks. Comments from hikers include reports of bone-dry conditions in October 2021, ankle-deep wet leaf cover on steep sections in October 2020, and variable weather with clearing skies.

This is a detailed trail guide for ascending Plateau Mountain via Mink Hollow, describing it as one of the steepest routes in the Catskill Park with 1600 feet of elevation gain over 1.5 miles. The route features multiple rock scrambles and ledge systems, wet terrain on the eastern side, and dense blowdown on the plateau. The guide includes seasonal observations and mentions winter conditions with snow cover.

Evergreen trail guide describing the Kaaterskill High Peak route from Platte Clove with a long muddy approach, multiple junctions, and historic plane wrecks en route. Trail conditions include deep mud in lower sections, lively streams, and variable ice conditions in late November.

A detailed guide to hiking Hunter Mountain and Southwest Hunter (Leavitt Peak) from Stony Clove Notch, covering the steep eastern approach via Devil's Path, the herd path to Southwest Hunter, and the longer yellow-blazed route to Hunter's summit and fire tower. The eastern side is described as steep, wet, muddy, and rocky with significant rock outcroppings, while Becker Hollow descent is relentlessly steep with grades averaging 18.5% and reaching 23% near the summit.</summary> <parameter name="confidence">Medium

First-person account of a challenging loop hike in April over North Dome and Sherrill involving significant bushwhacking through snow, steep ledges with hard ice, and difficult stream crossings. The route included multiple scrambling sections with ledge systems and required navigation through thick brush between peaks.

An evergreen trail guide to Cooper Kiln Pond near Wilmington describing two route options with varying elevation gain, noting that the shorter route can be wet and muddy and may experience beaver activity causing flooded sections.