Group Hike: Skyline Loop (Mt. Tecumseh)
Sat, Oct 01
|WVRD Bus
Complete the magnificent new Skyline Loop trail in a series of day-hikes. View Mt. Tecumseh from a fresh perspective by taking a walk to its nearly* 4000 foot summit (*3997 according to latest measurements). The trek will begin at the Mt. Osceola trailhead on Tripoli Rd.
Time & Location
Oct 01, 2022, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WVRD Bus , 11 Noon Peak Rd, Waterville Valley, NH 03215, USA
About the event
Complete the magnificent new Skyline Loop trail in a series of day-hikes. View Mt. Tecumseh from a fresh perspective by taking a walk to its nearly* 4000 foot summit (*3997 according to latest measurements). The trek will begin at the Mt. Osceola trailhead on Tripoli Rd. then head up and over, descending the east side of Tecumseh next to the ski trails down to the Livermore Trailhead. Distance: 6.8 Miles Elevation Gained: 2271 Feet 4,000'ers: Mt. Tecumseh* Difficulty: Strenuous According to the National Park Service's hiking difficulty calculator: "Strenuous hikes will challenge most hikers. The hike will generally be longer and steeper, but may be deemed "Strenuous" because of the elevation gain. Generally 7 to 10 miles." What to bring: 1.Clothing appropriate for outdoor travel (non- cotton) Synthetic or wool materials are ideal. 2. Waterproof/wind proof top 3. Insulating layer (wool or synthetic) 4. Extra socks (non- cotton) 5. Hiking boots 6. Warm hat and gloves/ mittens 7. Backpack 8. Water 16-32oz. 9. Snacks (lightweight & high energy foods) 10. Headlamp 11. Personal items (cell phone, camera, medications, etc) 12. Trekking poles (if desired) + A smile & positive attitude! All of our guides are Wilderness First Aid certified Space is limited PLEASE NOTE: There is a 2 participant minimum for courses. Refunds will be issued in the event of a cancellation. Please register online before your hike. Registration closes 24hrs. before each hike. Please reach out to Tyler Durham, Parks & Adventure Program Manager, (adventure @watervillevalley.org) with any questions.