White mountain national forest east presidential range. It is possible to hike a presidential traverse in all four seasons, but it can become very dangerous for those who lack proper weather tracking and route planning skills as well as those who lack proper gear or the ability to bail when needed. Although i doubt that a bus schedule has typically factored into this traverse historically, hikers have long regarded the presidential range as a oneday test piece. We appreciate your interest in the presidential range hike, and hope that you will consider joining us for prh 2021, happening july 1725, 2021, with registration opening on september 20, 2020. White mountain national forest east presidential range, gorham national geographic trails illustrated map 741 national geographic maps trails illustrated on. The appalachian trail is the longest hikingonly footpath in the world, ranging from maine to georgia. This back map will safely get you up to the hut on. Be prepared to board 10 minutes before scheduled departure time. Aug 20, 2010 a traverse of the entire presidential range is a 24mile hike one way with about 10,000 feet of overall elevation gain. Appalachian trail hut to hut hiking presidential peaks. Uptodate new hampshire presidential range hiking trail conditions and recent photos. Anyone who is interested in visiting presidential range can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. The presidential traverse hiking trail, gorham, new hampshire.
Take either randolph path, air line, or valley way trails to the amc madison springs hut. Interactive map of mississippi county formation history. The presidential range tour offers exceptional views of the white mountains, with access to abundant yearround recreational opportunities. Site map scenic and cultural byways tours presidential range trail the presidential range tour offers exceptional views of the white mountains, with access to. This makes prh 2020 impossible, and we have therefore canceled the trip we appreciate your interest in the presidential range hike, and hope that you will consider joining us for prh 2021, happening july 1725, 2021, with registration opening on september 20, 2020. White mountain national forest east map presidential range. One of the great hikes in the white mountains of new hampshire is called a presidential traverse. Mount washington mt washington mountain pinkhams grant nh. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until september. Make no mistake, it will take some effort to get to those views and then you can enjoy the hospitality of amcs famous white mountain huts at the end of each day. Use the interactive map below to explore the trail, find shelters, locate parking and more. The presidential range in the white mountains of nh is a true bucket list hike. Red dots are of no significance, just shown to mark route. The first to pull it off were eugene cook and george sargent, of randolph, n.
Presidential range is displayed on the stairs mountain usgs quad topo map. These maps are useful when trying to locate cemeteries in the state. Lawrence gooley, of clinton county, is an awardwinning author who has hiked, bushwhacked, climbed, bicycled, explored, and canoed in the adirondack mountains for 45 years. The presidential traverse is one of the most challenging and beautiful. Sep 21, 2016 new hampshires famous presidential range in the white mountains has many peaks named after presidents and other famous statesmen. Presidential range trail scenic and cultural byways program.
If you are not interested in hiking a full 23 mile presidential traverse, one of the longest and most scenic white mountain routes in one calendar day, here are all of the available lodging and campsite options available to break the hike up into multiday segments. Even though the route is well marked, its a good idea to bring a map in. White mountain national forest east presidential range, gorham. Randolph valley and the northern peaks of the presidential range click on the map for a direct link to our online store.
A presidential traverse is one of the great hikes in the white mountains, but there are many more. Washington and the heart of the presidential range by bradford washburn. Summit mount madison out and back up very rocky, scrambly trail. The national map also offers smallscale web mapping and web feature services as part of its multiscale theme overlay services. White mountains trail map adventure series pdf online. The presidential traverse is an excellent and welltraveled hike of some of new englands highest peaks. Location locus map click on map to enlarge or download for printing. Known as the centerpiece of the white mountains, the presidential range culminates at the highest point in the northeastern united states the summit of mount washington at 6,288 feet above sea level. Current usc presidential fellows comprise a varied group of 50 talented scholars from a range of institutions, disciplines, and backgrounds. Presidential traverse lodging and campsite options section. The presidential traverse of new hampshire map mountainzone. To reach the western trailhead in whitefield from i93, take exit 40, and turn right east on us 302. There have been many deaths in the presidential range, even in summer.
Its socalled because hikers climb all of the mountains in the presidential range of the white mountains in one continuous hike thats nearly 23 miles long with close to 9,000 feet of elevation gain. Presidential traverse trail new hampshire alltrails. National geographic maps makes the worlds best wall maps, recreation maps, travel maps, atlases and globes for people to explore and understand the world. Box 1850, jackson, ms 392151850, are available for a nominal fee. Due to covid19, amc has announced that the huts will not reopen until 2021. We highly recommend either the nat geo or amc maps. Most begin the presidential traverse at the appalachia trailhead and end at. The presidential range is a subrange of the white mountains and contains the highest mountains in the northeast. Clay, though its officially considered just a shoulder of mt. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is mount washington which is approximately 3 miles away and has an elevation of 6,262 feet 1,718 feet higher than presidential range.
Join wildland trekking for an incredible 4 days in the highest mountains in new hampshire, the presidential range. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Over the course of the summer, we will update this website for prh 2021. Washington rises above the rest of the presidential range and the foliage covered slopes below. The amc also publishes books and maps focusing specifically on the presidential range. A presidential traverse is a strenuous and sometimes dangerous trek over the presidential range of new hampshires white mountains. Washington once held the world record for wind speeds and continues to be a potentially dangerous summit dont forget to moon the cog railway full of tourists on their way to the summit an old thruhiker. Feb 19, 2006 detailed elevation map of presidential range. Containing the highest peaks of the whites, its most notable summits are named for american presidents, followed by prominent public figures of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Site map scenic and cultural byways tours presidential range trail the presidential range tour offers exceptional views of the white mountains, with access to abundant yearround recreational opportunities. Presidential range topo map, coos county nh stairs mountain. Complete text of the wilderness act teaching version. Webster, jackson named after the state geologist, not the president. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept. A collection of smallscale datasets related to topographic mapping are listed on the national map dataset list, and can be downloaded free at the national map downloader. The presidential range is notorious for having some of the worst weather on earth, mainly because of the. It can also be done in as long as three days by staying at the two huts along the route. Select wilderness areas on map image wilderness area map pdf. Presidential range is in the ridges category for coos county in the state of new hampshire. Trails link the nine peaks of the presidential range including mt. Presidential fellowship graduate school university of. The presidential range bedrock geology was first map ped in any detail by t he billings in the l ate 1930s and early 1940s. Presidential range trail scenic and cultural byways.
A traverse of the entire presidential range is a 24mile hike one way with about 10,000 feet of overall elevation gain. White mountain national forest special places usda forest. Topographic mapnational geographics trails illustrated map of white mountain national forest east provides unparalleled detail for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to enjoy the yearround recreational opportunities the park has to offer. Presidential range trail north country council, north country scenic byway council, 2015. Presidential rail trail new hampshire trails traillink. White mountain national forest east presidential range, gorham national geographic trails illustrated map 741. While we dont have a range here in the adirondacks dedicated to our nations leaders, we do have several mountains that bear presidential surnames. I had hoped to do this hike, but it requires transportation between the two trailheads or hiking the entire thing twice. This trek climbs up and down seven major summits all exceeding 4000 feet in these notoriously windswept mountains. Presidential range topo map, coos county nh stairs. Their efforts culminated in several papers and the 1979 geology of. To complete the traverse, one must begin at either the northern or southern terminus of the.
The hiker shuttle operates daily from may 30 through september 22, and on weekends and holidays from september 28 through october 20. The mount washington and great gulf region surficial map of the presidential range showing the location of cirques as well as various. With a lifetime love of research, writing, and history, he has authored 22 books and more than 200 articles on the regions past, and in 2009 organized the north country authors in the plattsburgh area. This map is for planning purposes only and does not fully represent geographic conditions. Feb 2015 white mountain national forest inset resource inventory map data sources. Known as the centerpiece of the white mountains, the presidential range culminates at the highest point in the northeastern united states. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies including the appalachian. Presidential traverse lodging and campsite options. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from march until october. Contained almost entirely in the 750,000acre 3,000 km 2 white mountain national forest, the presidential range is a string of summits in excess of 4,000 feet 1,200 m. The map size is very good and purely focused on the presidential range. Based on public domain elevation image from geodata.
One of many popular routes, this version of the presidential traverse begins at the appalachian trailhead at the amc highland center. Washington, following a northsouth ridge that stays above tree line for 15 miles, with uninterrupted 50mile panoramas. A presidential traverse section hikers backpacking. Even better, the backside of the map is a zoomin on the northern start of the trails, which seems to be a very complicated spiderweb of crisscrossing paths. Presidential range topo map in coos county, new hampshire. The presidential range is a mountain range located in the white mountains of the u. The detail level due to the small size the map covers is excellent.
By choosing a premium subscription on aviapages, you will benefit from our tools full functionality, directories global coverage, clear and transparent b2b audience, premium positioning in both directories and the charter requests lists. Hike a presidential traverse as a one day challenge or backpack the route over multiple days staying at amc huts and campgrounds. Amc white mountains trail maps, presidential range pdf. The presidential traverse the presidential traverse is considered to be one of the finest hikes in new england. Waterproof tearresistant topographic mapnational geographics trails illustrated map of white mountain national forest east provides unparalleled detail. Hiking above treeline for most of the hike will give some of the best views we have seen in the eastern u. Presidential range rail trail new hampshire alltrails.