Mount Tecumseh is a 4,003 foot mountain located in the Sandwich Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. It is the shortest mountain on the AMC’s official 4,000 footers list. Waterville Valley Ski Resort is located on Mount Tecumseh.
Elevation: 4,003 feet (1,220 meters)
Elevation gain: 2,400 feet (731.5 meters)
Distance: 5.2 miles roundtrip (8.37 km)
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Duration (book time): 3-4 hours
Trails
Mount Tecumseh Trail
Begin your hike by following along the Mount Tecumseh Trail for 1.2 miles. You will reach a view point area at the 1.2 mile mark. Continue to follow the Mount Tecumseh Trail for another mile where you will reach a junction with the Sosman Trail. Stay right here to continue on the Mount Tecumseh Trail for 0.3 miles until you reach the summit of Mount Tecumseh. To descend, simply retrace your steps until you reach the trailhead parking lot you started at.
Trail map
Hiking in winter
The Mount Tecumseh Trail is entirely below tree line and is less exposed to the elements, but checking the weather forecast is always advised before any hike, especially during winter. Snowshoes and crampons will be necessary and always prepare for winter hiking conditions.
Camping And Overnight Hiking Options
There are many maintained campgrounds off of Tripoli Road and in the Waterville Valley area. Reservations and fees may apply.
Parking
The parking area for the Mount Tecumseh Trail is located in the Waterville Valley Ski area off Tripoli Road in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire.
Directions
To the Mount Tecumseh trailhead
From the south Take I-93 North to the Campton exit, Route 49 / Waterville Valley. Follow Route 49 through the town of Campton, and take a left at the sign for the Waterville Valley Ski Lodge. On the right hand side there will be a trail sign near the main lodge.
Weather Forecast
Although the summit of Mount Tecumseh is significantly lower in elevation than much of the White mountain region, always check the Higher summits forecast on the Mount Washington Observatory website before heading out. We also have the next 4 days detailed below:
North Woodstock, NH
This Afternoon
A chance of rain showers before 4pm, then rain likely between 4pm and 5pm, then snow. Cloudy. High near 37, with temperatures falling to around 31 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 8pm, then rain and snow between 8pm and 9pm, then rain and snow between 9pm and 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 11pm, then rain and snow likely between 11pm and 3am, then a chance of rain and snow between 3am and 5am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers between 7am and 8am, then a chance of rain showers between 9am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then isolated rain showers between 7pm and 8pm, then isolated snow showers between 8pm and 10pm, then isolated rain showers between 10pm and 11pm, then isolated snow showers between 11pm and 1am, then isolated rain showers between 1am and 3am, then a chance of rain between 3am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 7am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely before 7pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Additional photos
Photo credit – Kent
Andrea is a writer, hiker, and adventurer from New England. She enjoys snowboarding, sunrise hikes, winter, night hiking, traveling, and photography.