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Presidential Traverse

Jackson, NH · 44.271, -71.303

22.7-mile traverse of the White Mountains' highest peaks. 9+ miles above treeline with extreme weather exposure. Often done as a single-day push.

StrenuousNortheast6,288 ftExposed RidgeAlpineGorgeSummit views

Presidential Traverse

⛅ Overcast

Good to Go
45°
Feels 37°FSummit · 6,288 ft
5:18 AM8:24 PM
CLEAR

Wind

16mph

Precip

31%

Humid

66%

Elev Δ

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12-Hour Temp Trend

50°53°

Hourly Forecast

2 PM

🌧️

51°

16mph

3 PM

🌧️

51°

18mph

4 PM

🌧️

51°

18mph

5 PM

🌧️

52°

19mph

6 PM

🌫️

53°

16mph

7 PM

🌫️

53°

16mph

8 PM

⛅

53°

17mph

9 PM

🌧️

53°

20mph

10 PM

🌧️

53°

23mph

11 PM

🌧️

52°

23mph

12 AM

🌫️

51°

23mph

1 AM

🌧️

50°

20mph

Conditions at 6,288 ft

Trailhead elevation unknown — temperature shown is at the queried point. No lapse-rate adjustment applied.

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

◆L4
Waterproof rain shellPACK

2.5L or 3L waterproof breathable jacket — separate from your wind shell

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves↟Rain shell

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Trail Guide

Updated 1:30:58 PM · America/New_York

Updated Jul 18, 1:30 PM UTC

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