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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

⛅ Partly cloudy

Use Caution
56°
Feels 56°FSummit · 6,288 ft
5:03 AM8:24 PM
WINDY

Wind

24mph

Precip

0%

Humid

55%

Elev Δ

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12-Hour Temp Trend

41°49°

Hourly Forecast

8 PM

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49°

13mph

9 PM

⛅

47°

15mph

10 PM

⛅

45°

12mph

11 PM

⛅

44°

8mph

12 AM

⛅

44°

8mph

1 AM

⛅

43°

7mph

2 AM

⛅

42°

6mph

3 AM

⛅

42°

5mph

4 AM

⛅

41°

5mph

5 AM

⛅

41°

6mph

6 AM

⛅

42°

6mph

7 AM

⛅

44°

5mph

Conditions at 6,288 ft

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

◎L1
Synthetic/merino blend long sleeve

150g merino or synthetic blend for moisture management

◉L2
Light fleece or vestPACK

Microfleece pullover — pack it, don't wear it at the trailhead

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Lightweight, packable wind protection for exposed sections

Summit Pack List

↟Light fleece↟Wind shell

Start Cold Tip

Start in just your base layer — you'll warm up within 10 minutes on the trail. Keep your fleece accessible in the top of your pack for the summit.

Trail Guide

Updated 7:47:09 PM · America/New_York

Updated Jun 4, 7:47 PM UTC

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