| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Tecumseh, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Tecumseh Trail, Sosman Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 20, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Had to park in lot 8 of the Waterville Valley ski area as there were lots of skiers. No spots near the trailhead at 10:30PM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The two crossings of Tecumseh Brook have solid snow bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. There is one small tree across the Sosman Trail near the summit at about 6 feet above the current snowpack. Easy to get by. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. Saw three dogs today including a yellow lab named Juno. |
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 | Comments: |
The flex alp snowshoes worked perfectly on today's snow surface. The track was solid but not concrete so traction in the snowshoes penetrated the snow. There were some postholes in places mostly on the margin of the snowshoe track. Most of the boot holes were a foot or less in depth and presented no problems for snowshoeing. All but two hikers were wearing snowshoes today.
The Tecumseh Trail above the upper Sosman-Tecumseh junction has not been broken out. The Tecumseh Trail heading on the western ridge from the summit has not been broken out. The Sosman Trail heading to the top of the ski area had boot holes but no snowshoe trench.
Great views from the summit and from spots on the Sosman Trail.
Met hikers from Newburyport MA, Pembroke & Concord MA, Philadelphia PA, Newton MA, Bedford NH, and two from my hometown of Naples ME. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-02-20 |
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 | Link: |
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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. |
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