mt tecumseh, waterville valley, nh

Route:
Summit of Mt. Tecumseh (4003 feet) via the Mt. Tecumseh Trail. Start at Trailhead parking lot off of Tripoli Road (NH Route 49) between Waterville Valley and NH Route 175 near Exit 31 of Interstate 93. The parking lot is new within the last few years and is situated at a new trailhead about 1/10th of a mile to the east on Tripoli Road from the previous trailhead which is no longer accessible. The trail to the summit of Mt. Tecumseh is a relatively easy, steady climb with limited, occasional views of the nearby peaks. The summit view is somewhat tree-blocked however, there are several fine views of the Waterville Valley ski area. Also, one can explore the Sosman Trail which provides a spur route to the top of one of the ski trails on the south side of Mt. Tecumseh. The summit was a busy place on the October Saturday when I last hiked this route with many folks stopping for lunch. The roundtrip from the trailhead lot to the summit and return is about 6.2 miles with a gross elevation gain of about 2400 feet. Be aware that most of Tripoli Road is closed in the winter snow-cover months making the trailhead described here unreachable by vehicle.
+ october 2001 views | from the summit |.

Maps / More Info:
The trails can be found on the AMC White Mountain Guide Map #3, "Crawford Notch-Sandwich Range Wilderness" (J6) and the "Mt Tripyramid" USGS 1:24,000 topographic map.

GPS Coordinates:

43.99237°N, 71.57970°W, 1820 feet	Tripoli Road Trailhead
43.96659°N, 71.55653°W, 4003 feet	Mt. Tecumseh summit

Pros:
This is a relatively easy, gradual hike up to a 4000-footer peak with an easy to follow trail a good mix of vegetation forest views.

Cons:
The summit is largely tree-blocked, although there is a nice alcove just below the summit with good views to the Northeast.

Note:
This information has been thoughtfully prepared and is believed to be correct, but any use of the trail information found here is at the reader's own risk. Hiking can be dangerous and requires preparation, appropriate skills, and proper equipment.