Why have anyone on a waiting list lets just break into 2 groups?

Great Idea, Claude. As it was your idea, would you be willing to lead the second group?

Ok but I have not climb Marshall yet. I do know where the carin is and it look like a easy herd path.

To all participants: please let me know whether you are a faster hiker or a slower one. I state this because we need to break into two groups in order to do this hike. DEC will not allow us to hike in one large group; rather, they will require one group to go ahead and the other to wait ONE HOUR before progressing.

This way, you know which group you are in and can take off with your leader. I'm leading the SLOWER group, Claude the FASTER one.

It would be helpful for a definition of slower or faster hiking...

I would probably classify myself as a faster hiker.

I am a faster hiker. I will go in either group if needed.

Thank you, George. I average about 1.5 mph, perhaps slightly faster on a flat, mudless trail. I know plenty of others that hike 2.5 mph or faster. My pace is a Slower Moderate, around 1.5 - 2 mph..

I'm not sure what I'd classify myself as so I'll say slower.

My plan would be a steady pace not a real fast pace if that is any help. We will try and be on the trail by 7:45 am. FYI I have been on this trail in from the Upper Work, plan on mud.

I need gaiters

Greg: try campmor.com for gaiters; just picked up 2 pr - one for ticks and one for summer trails

I'll probably go as a "steady pace not a real fast pace" hiker.

Info from ADK
Calamity Brook Trail: A reroute has been created around two former bridge crossings over Calamity Brook.

Since I've yet to do a 14 mile hike, I should be counted in the slower group... thanks!

It's imperative that everyone joining in on this hike be in SHAPE for it. Comfortably, everyone should be in shape for a 10- 12 mile hike. I don't care how you get there, whether you hike, run, cycle or some other aerobic exercise. If you are not in shape for this outing, then please reassess your skills. Thank you.

DEC allows 15 people per hike; I have changed the requirements to reflect 15. Also the meet time has been altered to 7:45 a.m. instead of 6:45 a.m. Start time is 15 minutes later.

When does the "fast"group meet?

I have been averaging around 2 mph - and faster than that if it is flat. However, I can adjust to a little slower or faster usually.

Rebecca, for me, I find it better to be the "fast" one in a "slow" group, than the "slow" one in a "fast" group. This "wisdom" from someone who calls himself "Losteddie." :-)

From what I see it is now only one group (more fun) If we need to break into two group we will.

Anyone driving by exit 28 of the Northway? Or anyone need a ride between Schroon Lake and Marshall?

I'm coming north from I-87exit18 (Queensbury). If anyone needs a ride from exit 18 (or north) to upper works, let me know.

any update on conditions on hiking Marshall?

I hiked Wright the other day and it was clean and clear. However, a half day of thunderstorms has caused rivers to run high... I think it should be good.

There's no lingering snow, save on parts of Marcy and Algonquin.

Great weather - looking forward to tomorrow! See you there.