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The Presidential Traverse — White Mountains

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The Presidential Traverse — White Mountains

Jamie S. planned a hike

July 10, 2025

The Presidential Traverse — White Mountains

Hard

11:49

33.6km

2.8km/h

2,410m

2,230m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Your route passes through protected areas

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Great Gulf Wilderness

Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness

Snyder Brook Scenic Area

Pinkham Notch Scenic Area

Gibbs Brook Scenic Area

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Parking

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6.15 km

Mount Madison Summit

Highlight • Summit

The summit can easily be combined with climbing Mount Adams. Magnificent views over the forests.

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7.94 km

Mount Adams

Highlight • Summit

Mount Adams is the second-highest peak in the state of New Hampshire at 5,793 feet. Mount Adams was named after John Adams, the second President of the United States and …

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11.1 km

Mount Jefferson

Highlight • Summit

Mount Jefferson is the third-highest mountain in the state, standing at 5,712 feet. Just north of Mount Washington, the highest mountain in the state, this exposed rocky peak towers above …

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13.4 km

Mount Clay

Highlight • Summit

Mount Clay has excellent views of the northern peaks, the Great Gulf, the Southern Presidentials and Mount Washington. It is a great spot to take some photos for a lifelong memory.

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15.8 km

Mount Washington Summit

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Mount Washington, at 6,288 feet high, is the highest elevation in the northeastern United States. This fact alone and the fantastic view attract many visitors every year. Although the summit …

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17.8 km

Lake of the Clouds Hut and Lakes View

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Lake of the Clouds Hut is the highest and one of the most iconic of the AMC’s backcountry huts. Perched at 5,012 feet between Mount Monroe and Mount Washington, it …

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18.5 km

Mount Monroe

Highlight • Summit

Mount Monroe is 5,372 feet tall and just southwest of Mount Washington. You get fantastic views of Mount Washington and the entire Presidential range from the open summit. Monroe is …

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19.6 km

Mount Franklin

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Mount Franklin, at 5,003 feet, sits between Mount Monroe and Mount Eisenhower on the southern Presidential Ridge. Though it doesn't officially count toward the AMC’s 4,000-Footer list due to its …

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21.8 km

Mount Eisenhower

Highlight • Summit

This mountain is located in the southern part of the Presidential range and is named after President Dwight Eisenhower. Its original name was Mount Pleasant.

The Appalachian Trail (via Crawford …

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24.2 km

Mount Pierce

Highlight • Summit

Mount Pierce stands at 4,310 feet and is toward the southern end of the Presidential Range. From its summit, you get sweeping views north toward Mount Eisenhower and Mount Washington …

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27.7 km

Mount Jackson Summit

Highlight • Summit

Mount Jackson is one of the two southernmost peaks of the Presidential Range. Getting to its summit is an excellent hike both in winter and summer.

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29.6 km

Mount Webster

Highlight • Summit

Mount Webster is the south-westernmost mountain of the Presidential Range of the White Mountains and is situated just about 2 kilometers (walking distance) from Mount Jackson.

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33.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

10.9 km

3.35 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

5.74 km

5.64 km

3.40 km

< 100 m

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The Presidential Traverse — White Mountains

Mount Madison Summit

Mount Adams

Mount Jefferson

Mount Clay

Mount Washington Summit

Lake of the Clouds Hut and Lakes View

Mount Monroe

Mount Franklin

Mount Eisenhower

Mount Pierce

Mount Jackson Summit

Mount Webster

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