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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Peaks and Trails |
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Surface Conditions |
 | Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson via Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Airline, Lowes Path, J... | Saturday, Dec. 9 Kyle L & E.T. Fudge | Snow - Packed Powder/Loose G... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Trail, Gulfside, bushwhack, Jefferson Loop | Saturday, Dec. 9 The Teal Goat | Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth,... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfs... | Friday, Dec. 8 Borealis | Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth,... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfs... | Nov. 21, 2023 twinkle toes | Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Po... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Caps Ridge Trail, Jefferson Loop, Six Husbands Trail, Gulf... | Nov. 18, 2023 Marshall | Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth,... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Caps Ridge Trail | Nov. 1, 2023 ChrisH | Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Castle Trail, Israel Ridge Path, Castle Ravine Trail, Rand... | Oct. 28, 2023 mathbp | Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Eisenhower, Mt. Isolation, Mt. Was... via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Eisen... | Oct. 15, 2023 Jonathan Cable | Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth,... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Caps Ridge Trail, The Cornice, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, S... | Sep. 23, 2023 Alison R. | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standi... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Caps Ridge Trail, The Cornice, Gulfside, Sphinx Trail, Gre... | Sep. 23, 2023 Sunshine | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Sl... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Caps Ridge Trail | Sep. 22, 2023 LG | Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoid... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Caps Ridge Trail | Sep. 22, 2023 LG | Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoid... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Castle Trail, Israel Ridge Path, Randolph Path, Gulfside,... | Sep. 21, 2023 R Whelton | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Sl... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Bowman via Castle Trail, Israel Ridge Path, Castle Ravine Trail, Gulf... | Sep. 18, 2023 Nordic_Gal | Dry Trail, Mud - Significant | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Clay, Mt. Washington, Mt. Monro... via Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Clay Loop, Crawford Path, Monroe... | Aug. 28, 2023 Ernie | Dry Trail | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop | Aug. 28, 2023 WAUMBEK | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standi... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Castle Trail, Jefferson Loop, Gulfside, Randolph Path, Isr... | Aug. 20, 2023 mathbp | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Sl... | | |  | Mt. Madison, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Ad... via Pinkham B Road, Pine Link Trail, Watson Path, Osgood Trail... | Aug. 6, 2023 Chris | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Sl... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Caps Ridge Trail, Jefferson Loop, Gulfside, The Cornice, b... | Aug. 6, 2023 onelin | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud -... | | |  | Mt. Washington, Mt. Clay, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams via Great Gulf Trail, Westside Trail, Clay Loop, Sphinx Trail,... | Jul. 31, 2023 CTRL+Z | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Sl... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfs... | Jul. 30, 2023 Tatnic | Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoid... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Great Gulf Trail, Six Husbands Trail, Jefferson Loop, Gulf... | Jul. 24, 2023 Mark | Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock... | | |  | Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison via Caps Ridge Trail, Jefferson Loop, Gulfside, Israel Ridge T... | Jul. 23, 2023 Chad | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud -... | | |  | Mt. Monroe, Mt. Eisenhower, Mt. Pierce, Mt. Washin... via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Eisen... | Jul. 20, 2023 Chris | Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock | | |  | Mt. Jefferson via Caps Ridge Trail | Jul. 20, 2023 Jfitz | Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Sl... | | |
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