MOWGLI
01-28-2003, 20:14
Spent several hours Cross Country Skiing in High Point STate Park today. Weather was about 18 degrees, overcast, with gusts to perhaps 10 MPH. Snow cover was great.
There have been 2 nasty ice storms this winter, and there are downed limbs and trees everywhere in the park. I am certain the trail is blowdown city as the maintainers probably don't get out that often in the winter.
By the time the thru-hiker herd comes through in June & July the trail should be plenty clear. Take note of all the damage to the Oak Trees & Pitch Pines however. It should still be fairly evident this summer. And.... you should have no trouble finding wood for a fire with all the downed trees.
There have been 2 nasty ice storms this winter, and there are downed limbs and trees everywhere in the park. I am certain the trail is blowdown city as the maintainers probably don't get out that often in the winter.
By the time the thru-hiker herd comes through in June & July the trail should be plenty clear. Take note of all the damage to the Oak Trees & Pitch Pines however. It should still be fairly evident this summer. And.... you should have no trouble finding wood for a fire with all the downed trees.