TimeOutside
a.k.a. Andrew
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2019
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Any thoughts on the prevalence of ticks and overgrowth on the OHT right now? Next week I am hoping to get out and hike a section or two. I understand the seed ticks and ticks in general can be amazingly bad there at times. Is early enough yet that I shouldn't have a problem? Then what about overgrowth (especially stinging nettles) on the trail this early in the season. Does anyone have a status?
I'd really like to hike the trail a bit, but I'm not real keen on Lyme disease or dealing with nettles. I could head to another trail if the ticks are going to be bad. (Yes, I will wear trousers, long sleeves, use repellent, and treat my outer clothing and pack with permethrin.)
Thanks in advance,
Andrew
I'd really like to hike the trail a bit, but I'm not real keen on Lyme disease or dealing with nettles. I could head to another trail if the ticks are going to be bad. (Yes, I will wear trousers, long sleeves, use repellent, and treat my outer clothing and pack with permethrin.)
Thanks in advance,
Andrew