How muddy do the trails get when it rains? Do any get closed off? Would regular hiking shoes be okay?

Elliot Brown | Sep 27, 2019 | Category: National reserve

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William Jordan | Sep 27, 2019

Trees pretty much keep the rain on the trails at a minimum. No trails get closed that I know of. Most shoes r ok !!

Michelle Bouchard | Sep 27, 2019

Also some of the trails, you have to walk down the side of a ridge. It can get real slippery. There are dirt trails that get pretty muddy and there are gravel and asphalt trails. I'd stick to the latter two after it rains. Trails are only closed when they are completely obstructed, washed out, or too dangerous. The most popular trail is along the creek, and it has been washed out before and reconstructed. Regular hiking shoes are okay. I've hiked in hiking boots, sneakers, and slip on shoes, depending on the weather and trail. Use your best judgement.

Dustin Potter | Sep 27, 2019

Lot of variables...depends on the trail. Not sure that Nat'l Forests close trails for mud unless there's a real danger. True hiking shoes of decent quality should handle trail wear including normal mud. Probably still gonna get wet inside. Call the park HQ on the day you plan to hike for trail conditions/closures. Some muddy areas are probably avoidable.

Jasmine Selena B. | Sep 27, 2019

Regular hiking shoes should be fine but it can get muddy - not too muddy, though.

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