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Mt. Jefferson
Thompson and Meserve's Purchase, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Caps Ridge Trail
Route: Caps Ridge Trail
With a very rare chance to drive Jefferson Notch in December (due to lack of snow), we headed up to the Caps Ridge trailhead (4WD needed due to snow and ice).
The Caps Ridge Trail was less icy than expected, though there was some powder to contend with. Microspikes were adequate, though another few inches of snow would have been enough to make snowshoes worthwhile.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Jefferson |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Very Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Difficult |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Sunday, December 18, 2011 |
| Parking Elevation: |
3,009' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Jefferson |
| Time Elapsed: |
03:13 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
3,009' |
| Summit Elevation: |
5,712' |
| Distance: |
2.5 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
2,768' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
05:56 |
| Hike Distance: |
5 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,833' |
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Caps Ridge Trail trailhead at Jefferson Notch
The Caps Ridge Trail
The Caps Ridge Trail
Looking at Mt. Adams from near the summit of Mt. Jefferson
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 302 West from Bartlett into Carroll. Just after Saco Lake, take a right onto Mt. Clinton Road (generally closed in winter). Cross over Base Road and continue on Jefferson Notch Road (generally closed in winter). At the high point of the road, the WMNF fee parking lot will be on the right. The Caps Ridge Trail trailhead is at the back of the parking lot.
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