Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Tecumseh, NH |
|
| Trails: |
Mt. Tecumseh Trail |
|
| Date of Hike: |
Monday, March 11, 2013 |
|
| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
In spite of a busy day on the slopes, we were able to park very near to the trail head (it was Monday, maybe the weekend would have been worse). WV maintains the lots well. |
|
| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow |
|
| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
|
| Water Crossing Notes: |
Small brooks at beginning were running and easy to cross. The larger brook, right before the steep climb starts, is still bridged. Also easy to cross. |
|
| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
As always, this trail is wonderfully cared for by its maintainer (and if I weren't so tired right now, I'd look him up to thank him right here right now!). Blazes are marked really well, signs are good. |
|
| Dog-Related Notes: |
Did not see any today. If your dog likes spring snow and doesn't mind a climb, this should be good. |
|
| Bugs: |
|
|
| Lost and Found: |
Someone left a dark glove on the trailhead sign. |
|
|
|
|
| Comments: |
Have not been hiking since mid October, so this seemed tough for me. The Trail was nicely packed. Kind of like a winter sidewalk, nice and smooth, but traction is necessary. Slight postholing on the edges of trail if you are not careful. Got a late start, only saw three other hikers. Two with 'spikes and one with crampons. We used our 'spikes, snowshoes went for a ride. Microspikes were adequate for 98% of the time, the loop near the summit may have been better on snowshoes. By the time some of you read this, the warm temps and coming rain/snow may totally change this picture. |
|
| Name: |
Beckie and Prema |
|
| E-Mail: |
beckiejani@yahoo.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-11 |
|
| Link: |
https:// |
|
|
Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
|