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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

☀️ Clear sky

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17°
Feels 4°FSummit · 6,288 ft
7:04 AM5:56 PM
EXTREME COLD

Wind

13mph

Precip

0%

Humid

66%

Elev Δ

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12-Hour Temp Trend

27°30°

Hourly Forecast

1 PM

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28°

9mph

2 PM

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28°

10mph

3 PM

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29°

10mph

4 PM

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30°

9mph

5 PM

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29°

8mph

6 PM

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28°

7mph

7 PM

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28°

7mph

8 PM

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28°

7mph

9 PM

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27°

8mph

10 PM

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27°

8mph

11 PM

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28°

7mph

12 AM

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29°

8mph

Conditions at 6,288 ft

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

◎L1
Heavyweight merino wool base

250g+ merino top and bottom — your foundation against the cold

◉L2
Insulated grid fleece

Heavy fleece or light synthetic puffy for active insulation

◈L3
Down or synthetic puffy jacketPACK

Pack this — put it on at summit stops and exposed ridgelines

◆L4
Waterproof hardshell jacketPACK

3L waterproof/windproof for summit protection against wind and snow

Summit Pack List

↟Insulated puffy↟Hardshell jacket↟Insulated gloves↟Warm beanie↟Neck gaiter / balaclava↟Hand warmers

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your puffy for the summit — standing still in wind at 20°F drops your core temp fast.

Trail Guide

Updated 12:17:11 PM · America/New_York

Updated Oct 18, 12:17 PM UTC

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