Thanks for posting this. The reason why some do not recognize Jackson as part of the Presidential traverse is because the mountain is not named after Andrew Jackson. It was named after a NH Geographer with the last name of Jackson
While Andrew Jackson was a president, the peak in the White Mtns that is part of this range was named for Charles Jackson a geologist. If you are doing the Pressi's than you can end at Pierce, though many do include Jackson.
You hit the jackpot on this hike. No clouds and no wind!!! Yes, Mt. Washington is a tourist trap but I LOVE it. I have lost track of how many times I have hiked it. Rocks and roots, the epitome of the White Mountains.
That was really nice,,, brought back some really nice memories. I live in Western PA, and made it to the Whites around six times, all but one in the winter. What a wonderful place!!!! Thanks
at 7:05 that's pretty much hiking in the northeast altogether lol. I am just over half way through the northeast 115 peaks over 4000ft, 68 down... and I'm sure I don't have any cartilage left at this point XD
Such an awesome hike. I did most of it with friends a few years back. We hiked your same route, but took the trolley down at Mt. Washington, since we were running short on time and had no car at the south end.
Really cool to see that you did The presi traverse. I moved out to Colorado recently from New England and have done the travers and climbed all 48. Love the Rockies but definitely miss the whites.
Great video!! Headed up this Saturday for a Presi Traverse attempt myself...looking at going up the Great Gulf Trail and hitting the Osgood Trail (AT) for Madison, then more or less the same route, except Crawford Path all the way out from Washington to the Highland Center.
Nice to see you up here again! It's a total stunner of a hike. I did it over two days a couple years ago taking the Howker Ridge trail up to Madison to avoid some crowds (and get better parking) and continuing past Jackson out to Webster and down the Webster Cliffs trail (would not recommend this descent option). You brought back the horrors of that wet stretch from Pierce to Jackson, haha. If you want another excellent traverse with slightly fewer crowds, the east half of the Pemi loop (i.e., starting from Lincoln Woods, tagging the Bonds and South Twin and then hiking out off North Twin) is definitely worth your time.
23:16 last time I did this, we ran out of time and were climbing down Mount Pierce in the dead of night with headlamps. It was terrifyingly steep and slippery.
Aww man 🌻💜 born and raised New Englander from NH thanks for inspiring me to get off my butt and just start safely hiking. Hope to someday see you on the trails! I have a dream to hike the AT someday.
Surprised you didn't take the star lake route up Adams when leaving Madison hut. That's and awesome steep section that goes into low class 3 territory. Probably the most technical, and most steep section of the entire traverse. Highly recommend!
One of the best PT videos I have ever seen. Excellent work dude! It makes me want to plan a trip back soon. When I hiked it Sept 2020 while hiking the AT. It was pelting rain with 50 MPH gusts so I got no views and was praying I did not get hypothermia. You had a great day with no wind which makes for good audio and is extremely rare. Thank you! 😁
For sure, there are some spots to camp - check out my full guide for info on that - www.thevirtualsherpa.com/presidential-traverse-new-hampshire-hike-guide/
I am planning a trip down to Massachusetts this summer, and would like to hike the white mountains. My goal is to hike on the Appalachian trail section that goes through there. It looks like an absolute blast!
@@GetUpTheMountains awesome! I spent five days in franconia notch area and loved every minute! Beautiful place. Those are some steep trails. I did a loop that went up falling water trail and came back down the old bridle path with my cousin. After he left I went over to where the AT crossed the highway near by and hiked along that for a few days until I got to Galehead hut. Then I followed a trail back down the mountain side to the bottom of the valley and made my way to the Lincoln Woods visitor center where I missed my shuttle and had to hike ten miles back to my car. Lol. I cant wait to visit again!
It looks like you used a drone quite a bit. I'm planning a hike of the traverse and was going to take my drone but just to use down below. I just assumed it would be too windy for the drone on the mountains. Did you have any issues with it? I"m pretty cautious with my drone as it's expensive and I let the insurance lapse. You got great shots! Now I"m reconsidering... though the thing is kind of heavy so there's that.
When is the best time to hike this as far as calm/bearable conditions? Is there a campsite along the way if you need to stay? Is this hike dangerous to do solo? I would like to try this in a 2 day span or 3 days.
Peep this for camping info: www.thevirtualsherpa.com/presidential-traverse-new-hampshire-hike-guide/ - best time for calm would likely be later summer or early fall. Anything is dangerous solo but tbh, there are usually a ton of people hiking this
Another correction 4:30 , you don’t lose lots water because high humidity. It’s the opposite you sweat less and you get tired easily because your body can’t bring down the temperature.
Drones are not allowed in the Presidential Range and for good reason. You clearly used a drone and therefore don't respect the rules or the experience others have on the trail.
