1HappyHiker
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Probably the first thing to be aware of is that the Iron Mountain Trail has large segments that are extremely eroded which makes for some tedious hiking. This erosion is most severe between the trailhead and the old fire tower site. The trail has been eroded for several years. However, it seemed to me that there was even deeper erosion since my last trek along this trail a few years ago. Perhaps Hurricane Irene might have played some role??
There are also a number of blowdowns along this trail, but all can be worked around in one way or another and will not slow your progress by much, if any.
The bushwhack to a ledge just east of Green Hill was effortless in the open hardwoods below the ridgeline that connects Iron Mountain and Green Hill. However, travel was slow on the ridgeline itself due to the time it took to carefully maneuver through razor-sharp conifers without getting slashed!
My BLOG has some photos, as well as a description of my route.
There are also a number of blowdowns along this trail, but all can be worked around in one way or another and will not slow your progress by much, if any.
The bushwhack to a ledge just east of Green Hill was effortless in the open hardwoods below the ridgeline that connects Iron Mountain and Green Hill. However, travel was slow on the ridgeline itself due to the time it took to carefully maneuver through razor-sharp conifers without getting slashed!
My BLOG has some photos, as well as a description of my route.
