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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 | Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washing... via Valley Way, Brookside Trail, Watson Path, Gulfside, Airlin... | May. 28, 2023 buzza77 | Dry Trail, Standing/Running... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Trail, Boundary Line Trail, Jefferson Notch Road, C... | May. 28, 2023 The Teal Goat, CaptChris,... | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud -... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Boott Spur, North I... via Jewell Trail, Boundary Line Trail, Jefferson Notch Road, C... | May. 28, 2023 Heat Lightning | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standi... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Castle Trail | May. 27, 2023 HappyHiking | Dry Trail, Wet Trail | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Castle Trail | May. 7, 2023 ges | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice -... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Mt. Monroe via Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Trinity Heights Co... | Apr. 20, 2023 Hiker__Dad | Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth,... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfs... | Apr. 16, 2023 PamW | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Sl... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jefferson Notch Road, Caps Ridge Trail | Apr. 15, 2023 CJ | Wet Trail, Standing/Running... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop | Apr. 15, 2023 Diane Stuart | Wet Trail, Standing/Running... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison via Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Lowe’s Path, Air... | Apr. 15, 2023 Bradygirl1 | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice -... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Clay, Mt. Jefferso... via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, snowfields, Monroe Loop, Crawford... | Apr. 15, 2023 Spencer | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice -... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Clay via Cog Rail Trail, Westside, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Clay L... | Apr. 15, 2023 rocket21 | Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Stand... | | |  | Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson via Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Jewell Trail | Apr. 13, 2023 Ross | Standing/Running Water on Tr... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfs... | Apr. 10, 2023 Bikecamphikegirl | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice -... | | |  | Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washing... via Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Lowe's Path, Jefferson... | Apr. 9, 2023 Ashok | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice -... | | |  | Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson via Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Airline, Lowe’s Path... | Apr. 4, 2023 mmace724 | Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Sno... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Link, Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop | Mar. 29, 2023 WanderingSoules | Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/St... | | |  | Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Link, Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, T... | Mar. 25, 2023 Spence | Snow - Packed Powder/Loose G... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson (attempt) via Jewell Link, Jewell Trail | Mar. 17, 2023 Mike Tyrrell | Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams via Jewell Trail, Trail, Jefferson Loop, Airline, Valley Way | Mar. 12, 2023 buzza77 | Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular,... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Clay via Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Clay Loop | Mar. 12, 2023 Elizacal | Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular,... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop | Mar. 10, 2023 Catwoman1013 | Snow - Packed Powder/Loose G... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Clay, Mt. Washington, Mt. Monro... via Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Cog Rail Trail, Cr... | Mar. 10, 2023 Nick C | Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Po... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfs... | Mar. 3, 2023 Kyle L & E.T. Fudge | Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Po... | | |  | Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Clay, M... via Valley Way, Gulfside, Crawford Path, Eisenhower Loop, Webs... | Feb. 18, 2023 Mike | Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable... | | |
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