Presidential Traverse ~ White Mountains ~ New Hampshire

19.8 miles ~ 8,500'

 

Presidential Traverses are usually hiked from north to south, climbing the following sequence of peaks, in order to get the greatest elevation gains over with early on

1. Mt Madison – 5367 feet
2. Mt Adams – 5774 feet
3. Mt Jefferson – 5712 feet
4. Mt Clay – 5533 feet
5. Mt Washington – 6288 feet
6. Mt Monroe – 5384 feet
7. Mt Franklin – 5001 feet
8. Mt Eisenhower – 4780 feet
9. Mt Pierce – 4310 feet
10. Mt Jackson – 4052 feet

Two years ago I came within seconds of the FKT despite getting lost several times.  This year I decided to go my wife's pace (7 hours 50 minutes) and enjoy the scenery/wind. 

 The Crawford Path

 The Cog Railway coming off of Mt Washington.

 Madison & Adams

 Summit of Mt Washington.  Taking a photo break a little over half-way there. 50 mph winds today!

Now for the 40 mile bike ride back to the car.....