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
Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 9pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 0 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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.