Mt. Shaw, Black Snout, Bald Knob hike

Shreddy · 05-19-2010, 09:50 AM

Anybody done these areas recently? I did Bald Knob in the fall and it was perfect. I've never done Black Snout or Mt. Shaw on foot. I have two questions for anyone has been in the Ossipees recently. How is the water flow right now? I have hiking boots, however, often times prefer to wear sneakers. The boots will handle wet grounds better than the sneakers. Also, how is the ticks situation up there right now? I'd prefer to wear shorts rather than pants but will adjust accordingly. Any information is greatly appreciate!

Natt · 05-19-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Shreddy

Anybody done these areas recently? I did Bald Knob in the fall and it was perfect. I've never done Black Snout or Mt. Shaw on foot. I have two questions for anyone has been in the Ossipees recently. How is the water flow right now? I have hiking boots, however, often times prefer to wear sneakers. The boots will handle wet grounds better than the sneakers. Also, how is the ticks situation up there right now? I'd prefer to wear shorts rather than pants but will adjust accordingly. Any information is greatly appreciate!

Water isn't a factor and the ticks will get you in trousers or shorts. Enjoy your hike, the extended forcast is for nice weather.

wifi · 05-19-2010, 05:42 PM

Was up there a week ago, and the mosquitos and black flys were just starting to annoy, they will get much worse before they get better. Have fun!

05-19-2010, 09:50 AM	#1
Shreddy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 504 Thanks: 173 Thanked 207 Times in 112 Posts	Mt. Shaw, Black Snout, Bald Knob hike Anybody done these areas recently? I did Bald Knob in the fall and it was perfect. I've never done Black Snout or Mt. Shaw on foot. I have two questions for anyone has been in the Ossipees recently. How is the water flow right now? I have hiking boots, however, often times prefer to wear sneakers. The boots will handle wet grounds better than the sneakers. Also, how is the ticks situation up there right now? I'd prefer to wear shorts rather than pants but will adjust accordingly. Any information is greatly appreciate!

05-19-2010, 05:42 PM	#3
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	Was up there a week ago, and the mosquitos and black flys were just starting to annoy, they will get much worse before they get better. Have fun!