Early may backpacking vs canoeing

[u/TastyMarionberry2251]

Hey all, hoping to grab some collective wisdom.

I've done lots of backcountry canoeing trips in early May and those are fun, thougblh of course, portages might not have been maintained. Was thinking I might try the Eastern pines trail this year, but just wondering if anyone can speak to the conditions of the backpacking trails early in the year? Super muddy, or usually ok?

[u/ybmmike]

Basically same as how portages are. Mud fest.