Hancocks and Tecumseh

5 Oct

Ah, the Hancocks. Excessive mud. Rough, rooty, footing. Limited views.

In other words, a hike best saved for poor weather days… or so I thought. After visiting both peaks this past Sunday I now find my feelings towards the little mountains strangely altered. What a surprisingly pleasant journey it was. The Pemi was ablaze with the vivid colors of fall, its valleys filled with marvelous undercast – a lovely sight to behold.

Upon arriving back at the trailhead, I was pleased to find that I still had a few hours of daylight left. Plenty of time to climb Tecumseh! The trail was slick in places, which slowed me down a bit, but I was still able to complete the hike in just under 2 hours.

North and South Hancock

Distance: 9.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,650 feet
Trails Used: Hancock Notch, Cedar Brook, Hancock Loop

Tecumseh

Distance: 5 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,200 feet
Trails Used: Mount Tecumseh

The best part? My hip was essentially pain free, and I was even able to do a bit of jogging on the descents!

2 Responses to “Hancocks and Tecumseh”

  1. Med.VBplyer 06. Oct, 2009 at 12:12 am #

    I admire you greatly on your past and current hiking expeditions. Wish I had the time to do what you do! Take care.

  2. Larisa 12. Oct, 2009 at 9:01 am #

    Thank you so much for the kind words. I often reflect on just how lucky I am to live as close as I do to such fantastic mountains… and that I have the time and desire to explore them. :)

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