When hikers tramp on saturated soils, they cause irreversible erosion and damage to the trail and surrounding vegetation. Some of the Long Trail has been worn down to bedrock by soil erosion over the years. Higher elevation soils take longer to dry out, and their higher content of organic material slows the drying process. A trail may be dry at the trailhead, but it will get muddy if you climb very high this time of year.
Trails at lower elevations, dirt roads, and recreation paths provide excellent opportunities for early spring walking. More info about spring hikes here.
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