11 September 2015: Mt Tecumseh

This was supposed to be a decent hiking day but turned out to be a foggy, muggy experience. New England weather, am i right? I took my Brother with me - he felt now that he had quit smoking this would be a good way to hack up all the bad stuff while getting some exercise.

History: This peak is named in honor of the Shawnee tribe leader. The mountain also serves as the slopes for Waterville Valley Ski Resort.

Peak Elevation: 4003 ft.
Elevation Gain: 2283 ft.
Trail: Mt Tecumseh Tr., Sosman Tr.
Length: 5.0 mi.
Time on Trail : 0857
Time off Trail: 1345

Today we hiked Mt Tecumseh, starting at the parking area for Waterville Valley. This was done on 9/11, when "flags on the 48" happens. This is a wonderful thing, where hikers summit the NH48 with american flags on 9/11 every year in remembrance of those who died in the terrorist attacks. I appear to not have caught them when they were out that day though. The hike was pretty easy grading most of the way, and well groomed. The view into the ski trails was nice - i imagine skiers looking for a more wooded slope try their hand here in the wintertime. The top would have given a nice view if it were not for the dense fog which began dissipating once we ended the day. At the top we met a guy who was completing his Nh48 adventure - he claims to have done 30 peaks in a month "just to get it done" - that's wild, and nearly unbelievable. The sosman trail provides antoher side quest for those inclined to do so, though not much was gained in doing so.

Photos:

Mt Tecumseh 15SEP15

Not many photos this time around, mostly due to the fog.