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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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38°
Feels 25°FSummit · 6,288 ft
5:19 AM8:23 PM
BELOW FREEZINGDANGEROUS WIND

Wind

40mph

Precip

4%

Humid

79%

Elev Δ

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12-Hour Temp Trend

36°49°

Hourly Forecast

2 AM

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38°

14mph

3 AM

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37°

14mph

4 AM

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36°

13mph

5 AM

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36°

12mph

6 AM

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37°

12mph

7 AM

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39°

12mph

8 AM

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40°

13mph

9 AM

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42°

14mph

10 AM

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44°

15mph

11 AM

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46°

15mph

12 PM

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47°

16mph

1 PM

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49°

14mph

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

Summit Pack List

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

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 1:48:04 AM · America/New_York

Updated Jul 20, 1:48 AM UTC

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