Mt. Tecumseh - Mt. Tecumseh Trail - 3-23-2018 - NewEnglandTrailConditions.com

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Tecumseh, NH

	Trails:	Mt. Tecumseh Trail

	Date of Hike:	Friday, March 23, 2018

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Park for free in sny of the Waterville Vslley Ski Area lots. Trailhead is near the far end of the uppermost parking lot adjacent to the entrance road. A small sign for the trail may be hard to see beyond the plowed snow bank.

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes

	Recommended Equipment:	Snowshoes, Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	All water easily crossed either on snow bridges or rock hopping. Water levels are low.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trail in good condition. Could use brushing at higher elevation so branches won't impact head/eyes due to snow depth on trail. Traihead sign should be larger so it can easily seen over plowed dnow bank in winter. Can be hard gor a first time hiker to locate trailhead.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Dogs should have no problem. Saw 2 dogs on trail. A lot of pee and poop ON the trail, especially the initial section.

	Bugs:	None

	Lost and Found:	None. No litter on trail, just pee snd poop.


	Comments:	Solo hike using snowshoes the whole way. No ice spots. Leave crsmpons and ice axe in the car. Saw 6 hikers snd 2 dogs. 5 wore microspikes and 1 skinned up with skis. Mostly sunny day with increasing clouds in sfternoon. Snow softened to become mashed potatoes in sunny areas but less so at higher elevation where it stayed more firm. Sossman spur trai to ski slope overlook has not seen much traffic and is not packed like Mt Tecumseh Trail. Mt Tecumseh Trail was well packed with occasionsl postholes and was firm before it softened some from the sun. The trail at higher elevations was not as well packed. Be careful of low branches near the summit that msy poke an eye or head. Good views from summit clearing to the north and east.

	Name:	SOTA

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	Date Submitted:	2018-03-23

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