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