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Mount Tecumseh via Mount Tecumseh Trail

based on 720 tracks & routes #4 hike out of 703 in
2.3 mi
Distance
48 min
Time
terrain
2,117 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This hike maybe low miles but it is steep giving it a moderate rating. Half way up the trail connects to a ski trail with great views. Before the summit there is a nice little loop. It is recommended to hike the loop clockwise. The summit has great views of the Tripyramids and Osceolas.

On the way down if you want to check out the top of the Waterville Valley ski resort an out and back can be down via the Sossman Trail.

Winter hiking info. See getting started for parking. This is a heavily used trail in the winter due to is low miles and the fact the other trailhead is not assessable due to a road closure. At this time Waterville valley doesn't allow any up hill access or tickets.

This is a Moderate out and back trail to Mount Tecumseh in White Mountain National Forest.

Getting Started

Parking is at the Waterville Valley ski resort. During ski season this lot fills up fast on the weekends but during the summer you shouldn't have any problems finding a spot


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    2 years, 10 months ago

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    3 years ago
    Very nice short hike to really get the blood pumping on a sunny day with good summit views north. Trail is hard packed. Micro spikes highly recommended, no need for snow shoes.
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    3 years, 1 month ago
    Fun winter hike while teen skiing. Up. Modest view from top and not above tree line. Welch Dickey has more view bang for buck and more open and challenging terrain. Fun afternoon
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    3 years, 8 months ago
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    5 years ago
    Awesome winter hike. Super cold and snowy but fun! Steep but a good challenge.
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    5 years, 1 month ago
    Kim and Me, microspikes up, snowshoes down.
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    5 years, 2 months ago
    Very easy hike in the winter on the right day! Snow cover makes the ascent a breeze with micro spikes
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    7 years, 1 month ago
    Still new to snowshoeing this was my 2nd time out but it was a nice hike. Starts out easy and you even get background music from the ski slopes. The climb gets pretty steep after the side trail that gives you a view of the ski trails. From here on up it’s kinda boring and straight for awhile. Once I was near the top it got interesting the wind picked up and it was tough following the trail. It was snowing out so there were no views this day. Not a bad quick hike.
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    7 years, 6 months ago
    Hiked this trail during the middle of September and leaves have not started to turn. The trail only has two view points: one midway that is on one of the Waterville Ski Area ski trails and the other is at the summit. The midway viewpoint is more open. The viewpoint at the summit is tiny, and given the popularity of the trail, it was crowded at the top. At neither viewpoint is there a 360 degree view. The trail itself is well maintained, with steps in place even near the summit.
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Public Tracks

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Kwi-Hui Skene 4 years, 3 months ago
Track (Tecumseh)
** wahoo 3 months 3 days after surgery Friday Pam Johnston & Kwihui Skene We made it to the my first 4K footers today and am so happy that I did it It was gorgeous day. Warm and sunny 35. - 45 F Windy but it wasn’t bad at all. Pam and I took the time chatting with other hikers go up or down. 13 hikers we saw, one dog 6 months old. Trail was icy . We carried crampons but we didn’t use it. Great day!
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Abelix 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Recorded on Garmin Forerunner 965 https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/20608135828
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Daniel Kovacs 8 months, 4 weeks ago
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https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/19643225255
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Vicky O'Brien 8 months, 4 weeks ago
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pinkypinkowski 6 years, 8 months ago
Tecumsah from Ski
This should be a 5.6 according to page 329
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GroovyHiker73 1 month ago
Friday Morning Hiking
mt Tecumseh in snowshoes
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