Mud season
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Mud Season is a term used to denote a time period in late Winter and early Spring. The name comes from dirt paths such as roads and hiking trails which become muddy from melting snow and rain. When the muddy paths and roads are traveled over, they degrade and erode. Dirt roads form bumps and ruts making passage difficult. It is regarded in some northeastern states as both a curse and a blessing, because although it is generally a messy and unpleasant time of year, it is also an interlude between the standard tourist seasons of summer (hiking), fall (leaf peeping), and winter (skiing).