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Mont Jefferson

Rocky trail with large boulders; ‘Caps’ are open rock ledges requiring hands

Proeminence: 742 ft Chaine: Presidential Range - Northern.
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Altitude: 5,712 ft
Mont Jefferson - This landscape photograph captures Mount Jefferson in the heart of the White Mountains during a winter afternoon. The mountain's granite ledges and forest trails are lightly blanketed with snow, highlighting the rugged ridge line typical of the Presidential Range. The subdued light from the overcast sky emphasizes the quiet, serene mountain weather of this New Hampshire wilderness within White Mountain National Forest. - NH48
This landscape photograph captures Mount Jefferson in the heart of the White Mountains during a winter afternoon. The mountain's granite ledges and forest trails are lightly blanketed with snow, highlighting the rugged ridge line typical of the Presidential Range. The subdued light from the overcast sky emphasizes the quiet, serene mountain weather of this New Hampshire wilderness within White Mountain National Forest.

Mont Jefferson

Apercu

Rocky trail with large boulders; ‘Caps’ are open rock ledges requiring hands

Itineraires standards

  • Caps Ridge Trail - direct ascent. — 5.0 mi • 2,700 ft gain • Out & back • Difficult - steep, with rock scrambles.
  • Castle Trail - longer approach. — 10.0 mi • 4,200 ft gain • Out & back • Very difficult

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Mount Jefferson: risque high. Vent estime a 45 mph. Verifiez le bulletin sommital avant le depart.

Expiration: 2026-02-14T23:59:59-05:00

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