Question about Tuckerman Ravine Trail

[Ice Queen]

I'm looking for info on the TRT. I'll be in NH next weekend and I want to hike up just to lunch rocks to take a look. My friend, who I'm trying to get to come with me, has three dogs, one of which is a puppy, and he doesn't think the puppy can make it. I think the pup is about 4 months old and he's a border collie. From what I've heard the hike isn't too bad, and just over two miles, and of course there's no snow up there now. What do you guys think?

 

[RachelV]

I've never done it, but you can find lots of links that describe the hike. Here are a few:
https://www.timefortuckerman.com/tuckermanravinemap.html
https://www.firstchairmag.com/bc/tucks/hike.html
https://www.timefortuckerman.com/tuckerman2.html

Looks like about 2.7 miles and 2000 ft of elevation. There will definitely be no snow on the trail this time of year.

 

[tcarey]

Well I have I done the hike in spring when there was snow.I can't say that the hike was difficult but with an extra 40 lbs it was tiring.There is a short portion which gets a bit steep with somewhat of a rock staircase leading to the floor of the ravine where lunchrocks is located.I would recommend leaving the puppy behind! He is going to get tired! Remember he is just a puppy and needs his rest.Does anyone really want to be carrying a puppy up or down this hike?
Just my 2 cents! T

 

[liquidfeet]

Friends of mine went up Washington on the other side two weeks ago and ran into freezing rain and hail near the top. They made it to Lake of the Clouds but had to stop there and go back down the way they came. These are SEASONED hikers.
All this to say you should never make any assumptions when climbing Mt. Washington. Check out the www.timefortuckerman website and its links for weather reports, and carry sufficient gear to handle snow just in case.

You never know. Don't take the puppy. Stay dry, stay warm, and have fun.

 

[Ice Queen]

Thanks folks. I think it's probably too soon for the pup, we'll have to find a shorter and easier hike. Darn, I've been dying to check out Tuck's.

 

[liquidfeet]

Hey, cut that out. Go and have fun. Just pack gear and park the pup with friends!

In the summer when the Tucks reports at these locations are not working:
https://www.outdoors.org/recreation/tripplanner/go/backcountry-weather.cfm
https://www.mountwashington.org/weather/avalanche/


I go to these to figure out what's going on in Tucks:
Check the weather report for the summit here:
https://www.mountwashington.org/weather/conditions.php

Then check the temps next door on the auto road here:
https://www.mountwashington.org/weather/arvtp/

Then figure out the temp at the elevation height which is your target for the day. (No forcast on this mountain is reliable, by the way.)

Be sure to report after your hike, where ever you end up going!:cheer: