Originally Posted by
Slo-go'en
Caretakers only stay on until Columbus day weekend.
Mansfield in no place for a big dog unless you drive up. Actually, that whole northern end of the LT is pretty rough for a dog. Lots of steep ups and downs requiring three points of contact at all times, even the occasional 30 foot aluminum extension ladder up the side of a cliff. You'd be better off down on the AT segment of the LT where the trail is a little easier and more forgiving. Especially since this is your first hike with the dog.