Mt. Jefferson, NH Trail Conditions and Information |
Peak: | Mt. Jefferson |
Elevation: | 5,712' |
Popular Trails: |
Caps Ridge Trail
Castle Ravine Trail
Castle Trail
Jewell Trail
Six Husbands Trail
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Water Crossings: | Routes involving Castle Ravine Trail, Castle Trail, and Six Husbands Trails may be difficult after rain or spring runoff. |
Winter Access Notes: | Due to the seasonal closure of Jefferson Notch Road, as well as the danger posed by the nearby ravines, Mt. Jefferson is often climbed by the Jewell and Gulfside trails in winter. |
Road Access Notes: | Jefferson Notch Road generally closes in November or December and reopens in May or June. The USFS Ammonoosuc/Jewell parking area closes in the winter, however there is often plowed parking available at the lower Cog parking lots. WMNF Road Status |
Lists: | New England 4,000 Footers, New England 100 Highest, New Hampshire 4,000 Footers |
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Most Recent Mt. Jefferson Conditions Reports |
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Peaks and Trails |
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Surface Conditions |
 | Mt. Jefferson via Caps Ridge Trail | Monday, Jun. 9 Sable Weisman | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud -... | | |  | Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Clay, M... via Valley Way, Watson Path, Gulfside, Jefferson, Clay Loop, C... | Sunday, Jun. 8 DannyHikesTheWhites | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud -... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Castle Ravine Trail, Castle Trail | Jun. 3, 2025 Jen Bulson | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Sl... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Trail, Boundary Line Trail, Jefferson Notch Road, C... | Jun. 1, 2025 Brian Strasavich | Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth,... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Caps Ridge Trail,... | May. 28, 2025 Mimi Hiker | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Sl... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Trail, Boundary Line Trail, Jefferson Notch Road, C... | May. 5, 2025 WanderingSoules | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud -... | | |  | Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Cog Rail Trail, Nelson Crag Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loo... | Apr. 29, 2025 Danielle, Dexter | Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Mini... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Cutoff, Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path,... | Apr. 23, 2025 Danielle | Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Mini... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Trail, Gulfiside, Jefferson Loop, Cog Rail Trail | Apr. 21, 2025 Annie P | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice -... | | |  | Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson via Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Airline, Lowes Path, J... | Apr. 18, 2025 woodsyjess | Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Po... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Trini... | Mar. 22, 2025 JCB | Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Pow... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Link, Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop | Mar. 18, 2025 Jay Baxter | Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice -... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Mt. Monroe via Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Crawford Path, Mon... | Mar. 14, 2025 Rick Simmons | Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth,... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Link, Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop | Mar. 4, 2025 Bostocrates | Snow - Packed Powder/Loose G... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfs... | Feb. 22, 2025 Borealis | Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth,... | | |  | Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Gulfside, Jefferso... | Feb. 20, 2025 Joanna | Ice - Black, Snow - Unpacked... | | |  | Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washing... via Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Airline, Lowes Path, J... | Feb. 19, 2025 nich c | Snow - Packed Powder/Loose G... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfs... | Feb. 12, 2025 Jon | Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth,... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop | Jan. 19, 2025 Sea to Summit | Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth,... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Trail, Gulfside Trail, Jefferson Loop | Jan. 17, 2025 BP | Snow - Packed Powder/Loose G... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison via Jewell Link, Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Lowe'... | Jan. 12, 2025 bootsnpaw | Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth,... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Cog R... | Jan. 12, 2025 Borealis | Snow - Packed Powder/Loose G... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Cog R... | Jan. 11, 2025 Kyle L & E.T. Fudge | Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Po... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jefferson Notch Road, Caps Ridge Trail | Dec. 31, 2024 Carl G | Dry Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Spur Trail, Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop,... | Dec. 31, 2024 Danielle | Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow... | | |
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