The mountains of New Hampshire attract hikers from all over the world all year around. Trails of all sorts offer a unique, if often messy, experience during the transitional period between winter and spring known affectionally as, “mud season.” This period, typically spanning early to late April to late May or even early June, presents hikers with a challenging landscape as the winter snowpack melts combined with spring rain to create a mixed bag of adventure for those willing to embrace the slop.