[at-l] Long Trail

[ORRAT86@cs.com]

In response to when to hike the Long Trail.  ... Whenever you can!! (I had to 
say it)

I have lived in Vermont 60 years and hiked on the Long Trail 50. Depending on 
the year black flies are generally tolerable by July. Of course mosquitos and 
deer flies come after the black flies. After the first part of August insects 
are generally not a problem. In some dry years water can be a problem in 
August however the "trail telegraph" keeps people informed as to where to get 
water. It generally may mean carrying it a ways but most years water is not a 
problem like it can be on the AT in the central states. I generally agree 
September is nice, the "kids" are gone and the landscape is beautiful. The 
flip side is the days are shorter and frost is possible anytime and it is 
hurricane season. October is nice but the weather is colder and snow is 
possible anytime on the higher elevations. 

I hope this helps.

The Old RidgeRunner
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