Mass conditions/parking - info needed

[Chenango]

Considering hiking from Rt20 north to Dalton this weekend - March 14-15

Does anyone know current conditions for that section?

What about parking at each end?

Thanks.

[warraghiyagey]

There is a great man right in Dalton - Tom Lavardi - who will likely let you park at his place. . . he's right on the AT at 83 Depot St. You'll see a small sign that says 'water' and likely a few hiking poles on his front porch.
Tell him Warrghy says hi. At the other end there's a small lot big enough for a couple cars but Tom may shuttle you. . . he isn't the type to want money but I always find a way to leave it around somewhere that he will find it.
Tell him Warraghiyagey says hey and we'll see him in June headed up to the Long Trail.:sun

[Chenango]

There is a great man right in Dalton - Tom Lavardi - who will likely let you park at his place. . . he's right on the AT at 83 Depot St. You'll see a small sign that says 'water' and likely a few hiking poles on his front porch.
Tell him Warrghy says hi. At the other end there's a small lot big enough for a couple cars but Tom may shuttle you. . . he isn't the type to want money but I always find a way to leave it around somewhere that he will find it.
Tell him Warraghiyagey says hey and we'll see him in June headed up to the Long Trail.:sun

Will do. Now all I have to do is learn to pronounce your name. ;)

[lysol]

I'm also going to be out in MA, but southbound through Ct. Anybody know if the trail still has lots of snow on it? It's melted here in eastern MA so am trying to decide on snowshoes vs. no snowshoes. Any info. is greatly appreciated.

[High Life]

at the very least i would expect wet muddy conditions
its a very fun section with some nice flat areas and tall pines
the sages ravine area may need fording , hike safe

[b.c.]

Go to weather.gov.

Click on Snow Cover

Clikck on National Analyses.

Click on the part of the country.

Click on the snow cover window.

There is still about 10" on the ground and about 20" on ground at Greylock.

Bring snowshoes...

[lysol]

Thanks a lot, very helpful advice. Sounds like snowshoes is the right call.

[Cosmo]

Lots of tree tops down on the trail north of Rt 20. Makes it hard to see where the trail goes between blazes. A few places with whole trees down, but you can make it over, around and under. Figure on a little extra time. Tell us how you hike went.

Sunday at Mt Everett near CT border) snow was about 6" deep and well consolidated. Well trodden by previous hikers. Lots of water under the snow. I did not need snowshoes, but was glad I was in mostly waterproof boots.

Cosmo

[Chenango]

Lots of tree tops down on the trail north of Rt 20. Makes it hard to see where the trail goes between blazes. A few places with whole trees down, but you can make it over, around and under. Figure on a little extra time. Tell us how you hike went.

Sunday at Mt Everett near CT border) snow was about 6" deep and well consolidated. Well trodden by previous hikers. Lots of water under the snow. I did not need snowshoes, but was glad I was in mostly waterproof boots.

Cosmo


Thanks, Cosmo.

[Tin Man]

Will do. Now all I have to do is learn to pronounce your name. ;)

warrghy answers to many names. try dorkball. :)

[warraghiyagey]

warrghy answers to many names. try dorkball. :)
One of my favorites for sure, and accurate. . . :sun