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Appalachian Trail: Pinkham Notch to Grafton Notch
A beautiful segment of the AT, summiting the final 4,000-footers in New Hampshire before heading into Maine.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 72 km
- Ascent
- 5.1 km
- Descent
- 5.2 km
Hike up Mount Jefferson and Mount Adams Via Caps Ridge
Hiking Severe
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between May and December. From a low point of 917 m to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 14 km, 1179 vertical metres of ascent and 1179 vertical metres of descent.
Caps Ridge is on the Terrifying 25 list for its steep, exposed, but relatively short scramble up Jefferson. The summit is above tree line so be prepared for changing weather.
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
9.1 km away
A beautiful segment of the AT, summiting the final 4,000-footers in New Hampshire before heading into Maine.
Severe Hiking
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One of the greatest hikes in White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Severe Hiking
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