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Presidential Traverse route to Mount Madison
Hiking Trail
Hard
7.57 mi
4,043 ft
4:32:20
The Presidential Traverse Trail is a 20+ mile point-to-point challenge often completed by avid hikers in New Hampshire. The Valley Way Trail to Mount Madison is a great out and back option to give you a taste of the north half of the traverse. You’ll take the Valley Way Trail to the summit of Mount Madison, named of course for one of the US presidents, and enjoy stunning views of The White Mountains. The trail follows an out-and-back route, and most hikers consider this a hard hike.
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Highway Climb | 1.34 mi | 554 ft | 7.8% |
| First Leg Presidential Traverse | 4.07 mi | 4,045 ft | 18.8% |
| Valley Way to the Hut | 2.84 mi | 2,894 ft | 19.3% |
| Madison Spring Hut to Mt Madison Summit via Osgood | 0.36 mi | 568 ft | 29.2% |
| Mt Washington Auto Rd Climb | 0.42 mi | 577 ft | 25.9% |
| Madison hut to summit | 0.42 mi | 568 ft | 25.4% |
| Valley Way Trail | 3.60 mi | -3,468 ft | -18.2% |