Trails Used

Mt Trenont Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Trail was dry with pockets of mud. The flat-ish section near the old logging road was very wet and the trail has turned into a stream. Some wet ledge higher up on the swtichbacks. Heavy erosion and trail creep in full force up higher. Great, expansive views from the summit ledge offering a good perspective on Carrigain Notch and the surrounding peaks. Partly to mostly cloudy with no wind and temps in the low 70s.

Parking

Large pull off on 302 across the street from the trailhead. Room for several cars. I was the only one there mid morning and only one other on my return.

Water Crossings

Several crossings on this route. All easy hops today

Wildlife

Not too bad until the summit where I had to put on some bug spray. Black flies and mosquitoes buzzing around

Trails Used

Mt. Tremont Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

It was warmer than expected today and the winds mostly stayed above the trees making the bugs a small nuisance. But the day was otherwise fantastic.

Parking

Plenty of spots.

Water Crossings

Easy hops.

Wildlife

The promised gusty winds remained aloft most of the day which meant that the black flies got a little gnarly at times.

Trails Used

Mt. Tremont Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Great weather and the trail is drying up. There still is a 10 foot long icy monorail at 2600 feet. Some of the roots and rocks have water and wet leaves on them making for some slipper spots in the switch back areas near the summit.

Parking

Parked just a few hundred feet up and across from the trail on Rt. 302.

Water Crossings

All water crossings were very easy, some of the mud around them is still surprisingly deep.

Wildlife

Not yet

Trails Used

Mt Tremont Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

There are some small mud spots and some standing water on the trail down in the lower elevation. Lots of roots on the trail. The upper section of the trail is a series of steep switchbacks including one spot that is badly eroded making for awkward footing. There is very little snow/ice on the trail starting just below 3,000 feet. The longest stretch of snow/ice runs about 15 feet in length. No need for traction. There are small spots of ice that somewhat blend in with the ground that could result in slippage. Great views of the Sandwich Range, Sawyer Pond, and Mt Carrigain and Carrigain Notch from the summit ledge. There is a USGS benchmark at the top. The Waterville ski area can be seen in the distance. On descent, I could see Mt Eisenhower and Oakes Gulf with no leaves on the hardwood trees. Mt Washington was in the clouds. Nobody else on Mt Tremont today.

Parking

Parked in dirt pull off diagonally across from the trailhead.

Water Crossings

Easy rock hops or step overs on many small brooks

Wildlife

None

Trails Used

Mount Tremont

Trail Conditions

Notes

A tougher trail, but going slow and steady worked for us. Great views. About a half inch of soft snow higher up and one short section of monorail that had space adjacent to avoid it.

Water Crossings

Easy to cross

Wildlife

None

Trails Used

Mount Tremont

Trail Conditions

Notes

A tougher trail, but going slow and steady worked for us. Great views. About a half inch of soft snow higher up and one short section of monorail that had space adjacent to avoid it.

Water Crossings

Easy to cross

Wildlife

None

Trails Used

Mount Tremont

Trail Conditions

Notes

A tougher trail, but going slow and steady worked for us. Great views. About a half inch of soft snow higher up and one short section of monorail that had space adjacent to avoid it.

Water Crossings

Easy to cross

Wildlife

None

Trails Used

Mount Tremont Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Couldn't ask for a better day to be outdoors! Beautiful weather, clear skies, and the trails are nearly free of ice and snow. There are only two small monorail sections left.

Water Crossings

Easily traversed

Wildlife

None

Trails Used

Mt Tremont trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Great day for a hike. Monorails were navigable. I had traction, but never put them as each monorail was very short - less than 20’ and I frequent.

Water Crossings

Several minor crossing, all not a problem

Wildlife

Lots of flies at summit, but clustering around small trees. Didn’t bother me at all while I was having lunch