The italicized portion of the note below is about hiking on muddy trails and is from the ADK site

With all of that mud, what should I wear on my feet?

Durable footwear is a must any time of the year, but wet conditions require sturdy boots to navigate safely. We recommend waterproof hiking boots that have rubber soles, as these will provide the necessary support to avoid injury. Gaiters, which are waterproof leg coverings that protect the tops of your boots, are also an important investment. They range from ankle length to mid-thigh, and are great at keeping mud and water out of your boots.

Beyond these pieces of gear be aware that, since snow can stick around well into May and June, snowshoes may still be required to hike in certain regions of the Adirondacks. Microspikes (or trail crampons) are also highly recommended until temperatures stay consistently above freezing on summits.

Anything else I should know?

Here’s a big way you can help: if you encounter a muddy patch on the trail, walk right through it! Skirting to the edges widens trails and creates even more mud, so help out your fellow hikers and stick to the trail. This is where good footwear comes in handy!

We are big fans of gaiters and use them in winter to keep snow out of boots, in spring to keep mud off out clothing and, for summer hiking, we have a pair of short "gravel gaiters" to keep dirt and grit out of our boots. 

Nev