Presidential Traverse - 3 days / 2 nights
This 20-mile hike is on every serious hiker’s to-do list. It is a point-to-point hike that most hikers complete from north to south and includes seven 4000’ peaks. While some attempt to complete this hike in one-day, our trip plan includes one night on the trail at an Appalachian Mountain Club trailside hut. From the Appalachia parking area, hikers approach Mt. Madison on an easy and direct trail sheltered by the protective forest until reaching the Madison Spring Hut. From this point until you reach the forest on your descent, the trail traverses the range above the tree line on granite strewn trails that offer amazing views in all directions. Once you cross the height of land at the summit of Mt. Washington the AMC hut is within sight. After family style meals for dinner and the breakfast on day two, three more 4000’ peaks await before you descend to Crawford Notch. This trip is recommended for experienced hikers who are physically fit. The route is exposed to the elements for most of the trip which facilitates an unmatched panorama, but also offers little in the way of protection from the sun, wind, and precipitation.
Adventure Details:
Location: White Mountains, NH
Duration: 3 days - 2 nights
Distance: 20 miles
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Difficulty: Strenuous
RUBICON Adventure Plans Include:
Standard Package:
Welcome Letter – Personalized welcome letter introducing you to the trip and package.
RUBICON Adventure Plan – Detailed adventure overview, daily itinerary, logistics support plan, communications and safety information, and trip specific resources.
Maps – RUBICON Adventure Consultants provide maps with route, trail, campsite, and water point information highlighted. Start point/trailhead directions.
Gear List – Adventure specific gear lists which include individual and group gear requirements.
Meal Plan – Menu of proven meal plan recommendations with associated grocery lists. (not provided with 1-day Adventures)
Recommendation List – A comprehensive list of restaurants, breweries, pubs, grocery stores, gear provisioning, lodging, and hidden local spots for pre/post-adventure needs.
RUBICON Adventure Consultants Velcro Gear Patch.
RUBICON Adventure Consultants Sticker (for your water bottle, YETI, or laptop).
Disclaimer:
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For these reasons, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to review all information within the adventure package provided. All participants must assume responsibility for their own actions and safety, exercise sound judgment, be prepared for all conditions, and seek advice on current weather and current outdoor conditions. These conditions change from day to day, and from season to season, therefore rendering any information on this website subject to change without warning. Rubicon Adventure Consultants LLC is not in any way liable for accident, loss, injury, inconvenience or any other damage that may be sustained by anyone using the information purchased from this website. Those who use this information, and those who venture into wilderness, do so at their own risk. You are solely responsible for using your judgment in interpreting and using this information to safely enjoy your own outdoor pursuits. Rubicon Adventure LLC, its sponsors, its advertisers, and/or anyone contributing information to this site shall not be held liable for any inconvenience, accidents, rescues, injuries or loss of life should you undertake any of the hikes listed on this website. This site has made every attempt to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding content and copyright.