8/21/2004 - Hiking the Presidential Traverse

[Kannafoot]

I did this trip a few years ago, and you don't have to spot cars or hitchhike! I left my car at Crawford and took the AMC shuttle over to Pinkham. The route we took was up from Dolly Copp, so we asked the shuttle driver to let us off there. (They will normally accomodate.) We then did the traverse going up Madison and ending up at Crawford Notch where our car was conveniently waiting.

It turned out to be a beautiful hike. The only bad weather we encountered was after we arrived at Madison (so it really didn't matter) and just as we reached our car on the last day.



If you get a chance while you're at Lakes, take a trip up to Monroe after dark. On a clear night, the sky is unreal from the summit.

Enjoy your traverse! This is one of the more spectacular multi-day hikes in the Whites.

[rubber ducky]

hi everyone, i've been kinda checking out this forum for a bit, and finally got around to registering and what not...

at any rate, i just completed the traverse about 3 weeks ago, as a long day hike in the rain. started out at Dolly Copp, going up the Dan Webster - Scout Trail @ 04:15 or so. Vis was pretty low throughout, until we reached Monroe - Franklin area. the whole thing took about 12 hours, but i'd definitely do it again.

in terms of kit, it was pertty much 3L Camelbak and an assortment of GU and ClifBars. spare hat, gloves, gore-tex parka, windshirt, headlamp and minimal first aid kit (med tape and advil).

don't know what i'll be doing on the 21st, but i'd be interested in doing this again... to actually catch the views (if the weather cooperates). regardless, if i can provide any info, please feel free to give a shout.

Cheers,

rubber ducky

[MtnMagic]

Stephen, now that softball season is over, you ready to do a Northern Presie traverse?!