Presidental Traverse
Presidential Traverse
Details
This is one of the hardest day hikes in the White Mountains but also one of the most rewarding. It about 20 miles long with an overall elevation gain of 8000 ft. We will hike up the Valley Way to the hut, tag Madison, and then continue over Mt. Adams, Jefferson, Clay, Washington, Monroe, Eisenhower, & Pierce before heading down the Crawford Path. Hikers can also hike down the Cog RR route to shorten the hike if desired. Hikers are welcome to stay at my house near Franconia NH before & after the hike.
Directions
Appalachia Parking Lot on Rt 2.
About this event
This is one of the hardest day hikes in the White Mountains but also one of the most rewarding. It about 20 miles long with an overall elevation gain of 8000 ft. We will hike up the Valley Way to the hut, tag Madison, and then continue over Mt. Adams, Jefferson, Clay, Washington, Monroe, Eisenhower, & Pierce before heading down the Crawford Path. Hikers can also hike down the Cog RR route to shorten the hike if desired. Hikers are welcome to stay at my house near Franconia NH before & after the hike.
Directions to the trailhead
Get directions Opens turn-by-turn directions to Randolph, NH, 03586 in Google Maps (new tab).
Appalachia Parking Lot on Rt 2.
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Event discussion
I’ll be staying at my place in Campton so I’ll meet you at the trailhead parking lot on Rte 2 in the morning.
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