| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tecumseh, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Tecumseh Trail, Sosman Trail, ski trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at ski area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The Forest Service shut down the volunteer trail maintenance program in response to the government shutdown, so a "good samaritan" removed a half dozen blowdowns today from yesterday's storm. |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were wet down low this morning with some areas of pooled water (this year's new step stones make the worst section no issue now). Plenty of wet leaves too.
Snow started to stick around 3,000 feet in elevation. Some rocks glazed in rime ice or black ice as well. Snow was no more than a coating (was still snowing late this morning). I had no issue barebooting, but it's not a bad idea to bring light traction at this point, as the freeze/thaw cycles could make things unexpectedly slippery.
Ski trails appear to be fully mowed. Do not go directly down the main lift line, as you'll reach an active construction zone (even on weekends) a little below midstation with excavation equipment and blasting. Ski trails may not be viable for hiking once snowmaking starts (hearing it could be as soon as the middle of the upcoming week).
Cold morning with brisk winds and the sun breaking through down low. Snow flurries throughout. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-01 |
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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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