Mt. Tecumseh - Mt. Tecumseh Trail, Sosman Trail - 2-24-2018

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Tecumseh, NH

	Trails:	Mt. Tecumseh Trail, Sosman Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, February 24, 2018

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Lots of vehicles in the Waterville Valley ski area parking. I got lucky with an open spot not far from the trailhead at 10:00AM.

	Surface Conditions:	Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular

	Recommended Equipment:	Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	Both crossings of Tecumseh Brook were easy. There were partial ice bridges as well as a small open water gap.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trails in good condition. One tree crossing the Sosman Trail a little uphill of the second junction with the Tecumseh Trail. Requires a duck under.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Many dogs on the trail today. Easy trail for dogs.

	Bugs:

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	The surface was hard packed snow overlain with a thin layer of powdery snow. In places the loose snow was non-existent and some bare ice was exposed. On approach to the summit on the Sosman trail, the surface was a bit more icy. The Tecumseh Trail on the cone of Mt Tecumseh had some icy ledges. MicroSpikes were adequate traction. Lots of hikers out today. A lot of music and announcements on the speakers at the ski area today. Limited views at times. I decided to hike Mt Tecumseh based on the predicted winds at the higher elevations.

	Name:	WAUMBEK

	E-Mail:	WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com

	Date Submitted:	2018-02-24

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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.