Thats a good question. I would say sort of, and definitely so back in the day. We’re spoiled now where its largely for recreation and not necessarily a need. You can break fresh trail with snowshoes, and you can definitely micro-spike or just hike if its been traveled enough since last snow (or if there is no/light snow). The ideal trail would be wide enough to maneuver with snowshoes, gradual enough that you don’t need to switch to other gear (micro spikes or ropes if it was steep, or rocky), and a bonus for a great view. Probably half of the trails I summer hiked and loved would be pretty daunting in snowshoes (just cause of rocks and steep pitches).

Thanks for the list! Your username is 👌 btw

Hey thats great! Someone a while back mentioned it was xc skiing only, so I had some bad intel. Im in Waterville quite a bit for work, so thats helpful.

Good tip, thanks

True that! Cheers

That sounds perfect, right up my alley… Thanks

If its a good hike, sure. Hence my question. I travel a bit for work throughout the state too so that helps. But I don’t need to justify my question with you, so Im not going to continue this thread. Have a good day.

Thanks! Pretty well packed down any other time Im sure?

It sure is. I assume your response is looking for me to narrow the location, but I purposely left it to the broader state as I am willing to travel.