Vermont's "Mud Season," which can last until Memorial Day, brings wet and muddy conditions to hiking and ... Respect trail signage. Local VMBA chapters often post signs regarding closures.

Seventy-degree temperatures are often followed by cold rain or snow and can turn a pleasant hike into a muddy ... for better wayfinding signs along popular trails. And they appreciate public ...

The first 2 miles are on a wide trail surrounded by tall trees and you’ll hear South Boulder Creek rushing downhill as you hike up. At the 2-mile mark, follow the sign to the Crater Lakes Trail.

as well as the surrounding hiking trails. Signs posted at the trailhead warn hikers of the cougar sighting. This is the first encounter between a hiker and a cougar in the gorge this month.