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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

🌫️ Fog

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46°
Feels 35°FSummit · 6,288 ft
6:06 AM7:25 PM
DANGEROUS WIND

Wind

40mph

Precip

40%

Humid

100%

Elev Δ

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12-Hour Temp Trend

35°45°

Hourly Forecast

10 PM

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45°

21mph

11 PM

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43°

15mph

12 AM

⛅

42°

11mph

1 AM

⛅

41°

11mph

2 AM

☀️

39°

9mph

3 AM

☀️

38°

8mph

4 AM

☀️

37°

8mph

5 AM

☀️

36°

6mph

6 AM

☀️

35°

6mph

7 AM

☀️

36°

5mph

8 AM

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40°

8mph

9 AM

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42°

9mph

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 9:35:54 PM · America/New_York

Updated Aug 30, 9:35 PM UTC

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