Blackflies on Cohos Trail in early July

[scamp_80]

I haven't done any hiking on this trail but would like to thru-hike this trail beginning 6/28/09. I'm aware that there are serious blackfly problems on the Long Trail in VT at this time of year. Are blackflies a problem on the Cohos Trail?

[canoehead]

http://www.cohostrail.org/index.html Check this out

[scamp_80]

Thanks for the link to the trail assoc.! I just checked their website but there wasn't any information about the blackfly issue. I just emailed them and hopefully they will get back to me. Anyone here have some info. on the blackflies?

[Slo-go'en]

Black flys are past thier peak by July, but are around all summer. If they start to get bothersome in the afternoon, its a good sign a T-Storm is likely soon.

I did the Rt 110 to Dixville notch section a couple of years ago. Was easier than expected, as it followed snowmoblie trail for much of it and some road walking (dirt).
The section just south of there, Rt 2 to Rt 110 is really nice. No water for a long streach though from RT 2. A fantastic view of the northen presidentals lined up in a row from Owls head, you can see all the way from Crawford notch to Gorham.

[scamp_80]

Thanks slo-go'en!

[peakbagger]

You should be clear of Black flies by 6/28. Skeeters will still come to visit in the evening.