Mount Tecumseh via Mount Tecumseh Trail
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
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
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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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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
Track (Tecumseh )
Start 9:22, summit 11:20, finish 12:40
Temperature -1F, 4F, 9F when we finished the hike. Nippy and strong wind and cold. We were just keeping on moving.
It was sunny and beautiful blue sky...
Drifting snow close to the summer. Great day with PRH ladies. Susan Harlow, Prudie Taylor, Pam Johnston, Kwihui - GPS recorded only one way from the summit (4.64mile)
The Fearsome Foursome out on a “chilly” day!!
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!
Track (Tecumseh)
Solo hike. 49 F cloud a bit later on sunny and warm 57 F. I saw total 11 hikers and on dog.
Hiker from Vermont David, Earl their 10 peaks NH 48. Hancock’s last weeks they said. Also they have been hiking in Europe.
Trail was almost dry and some muddy in the beginning, micro spikes was necessary icing up it was helpful. Couple hikers didn’t have them. First time I didn’t bring my snow shoes.
Mount Tecumseh
Cold, windy day. Car thermometer read 15 degrees and local weather says -4 with wind chill. Passed maybe 17 hikers including one uphiller. No snow making on the Waterville Valley ski trails so very peaceful. Trail was packed snow and several people were sledding on the trail.
Thursday Morning Activity
Tecumseh
Cold in the trailhead 34F - 42 F
Windy but not too bad .
My hands cold with gloves. Burr
Solo hike - my calendar day-
Saw Stephanie going up when I descend. Two hikers on the trail.
When I finished the hike, 3 hikers started. Almost noon. They look younger hikers
Track (Tecumseh )
Solo Kwihui Tecumseh before snow storm advisory on Saturday. A lots of folks were out. Had hard time to find parking spots. I made home safely. Good day “fitness” hike
Thursday Morning Activity
Temp 23-37
First peak Tecumseh over 70 4k footer today M & J
Snow and little ice, trail was pretty good. Didn’t use micro spikes and carried
Tecumseh
Solo no one available for Madison/Adams
Cloudy but warm and light wind. Steve concern solo hike in winter
Tecumseh (solo)
Beautiful sunny dry day in the 60s.
Kinda cool being solo
Pelvis felt great! I feel I’m back!!!
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