In 27 days, I will be attempting to hike the Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire’s White Mountains for the second time. I tried to complete it a couple of years ago, but due to my group’s pace and injuries, we made a joint decision to turn back.
In a few weeks, Nate Damm and I will set forth from the Appalachia Trailhead off NH Route 2, leaving at around 4am. We plan to move at a quick pace for the first 8-10 hours, as we ascend, descend and ascend our way back up to the summit of Mt. Washington, the highest part of the trail.
Some facts about the hike:
- The 20+ mile traverse spans 7 mountain peaks, with 9,000 ft. of elevation gain
- The suggested book time to complete the traverse is just over 16 hours
- The route is famous for its tumultuous weather and sometimes dangerous conditions
From my friend Yoav’s recent trip report:
As SummitPost says, “The Presidential Traverse is arguably the most spectacular and challenging one-day hike in the Northeast. Unquestionably, it passes over the highest peak in the Northeast, as well as the second, the third, the fourth, and the fifth, a couple of sub-peaks that are just as high, and a couple of “smaller” peaks that are still among the fifty highest in New Hampshire.”
Sounds fun, right?
I’m using the next three weeks to kick up training.
Omg can I join you? Just Kidding! Good Luck!