| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tecumseh, Mt. Osceola, East Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, Mt. Tecumseh Trail, Tripoli Road, Mt. Osceola Trail, Greeley Ponds Trail, Livermore Trail, Pipeline Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Waterville Valley Ski area. First one at 6:30am, dozen plus at 11AM. Mount Osceola Trailhead was almost full at 8AM when I passed through |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock hops |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good route for the dogs, some may need a helping hand along the chimney bypass but most will be fine |
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 | Comments: |
Hiked up Lower Periphery and Boneyard ski trails and hooked onto the Mount Tecumseh Trail where the outlook is. Ski trails are dry and easy to travel. Upper ski trails are blowing snow at the top so I would steer clear of them while they are making snow.
No spikes needed on Mount Tecumseh Trail, very little ice and snow.
Mount Osceola Trail has on and off ice flows the last mile up to main peak, light traction recommended. Between Osceola and East Osceola there is a dusting of snow and frozen mud but no traction needed. From East Peak to Greeley Ponds Trail is bone dry with no issues.
Greeley Ponds Trail, Livermore Trail, Pipeline Nordic Trail dry and smooth sailing.
Very mild temps for November, decent wind gusts above 4K but well protected in the trees. Overcast morning with moody views. This route makes for a great loop and Greeley Ponds trail between Osceola Trail junction and Livermore Trail junction is a beautiful trek and hardly ever has anyone on it for those wanting to escape weekend crowds. |
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 | Name: |
Chris |
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 | E-Mail: |
dailey7779@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-11-16 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/12914965379 |
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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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