Into the Presidential Range

Today I have a 5-day supply in my pack, and we are headed into the beginning of the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, which includes the highest peaks in New England. In 4 miles there is a 12-mile stretch above treeline, which includes Mt. Madison (5,366 feet), Mt. Adams (5,799 feet), Mt. Jefferson (5,712 feet) and Mt. Washington (6,288 feet). The greatest climb is the initial one up Mt. Madison, about 3,500 feet. No camping is allowed above treeline, and there is a 7-mile stretch without a water source. I plan to be up there for the sunset and will hike on into the night until we get back below treeline at a water source. The weather today is great. The White Mountains are beautiful, but so far not that tough after all the hype I have been hearing from other hikers.

Forest continues to look great and appear right at home on the Trail.