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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

Use Caution
34°
Feels 26°FSummit · 6,288 ft
7:05 AM5:54 PM
BELOW FREEZING

Wind

11mph

Precip

0%

Humid

28%

Elev Δ

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12-Hour Temp Trend

33°43°

Hourly Forecast

8 AM

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33°

7mph

9 AM

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35°

5mph

10 AM

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38°

5mph

11 AM

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41°

6mph

12 PM

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42°

8mph

1 PM

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43°

7mph

2 PM

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43°

7mph

3 PM

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43°

7mph

4 PM

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41°

6mph

5 PM

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38°

6mph

6 PM

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36°

6mph

7 PM

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36°

5mph

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 7:58:15 AM · America/New_York

Updated Oct 19, 7:58 AM UTC

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