Presidential Traverse

September 17, 2026
$1,649
Multi-day
18.5 mi
8,200 ft
551
18 hrs
60:00:00 min/mi
Date
September 17, 2026
Pickup Locations
  • Alewife Station | 5:30 AM
  • North Station Garage | 6:00 AM
  • Andover | 6:30 AM
Itinerary

Day 1 (Thursday 9/17)

  • Final Pickup | 7:00 AM
  • Rest Stop | 7:45 AM
  • Arrive at Trailhead | 10:00 AM
  • Begin Hike | 10:30 AM
  • Check in at Madison Springs Hut | 3:00 PM
  • Summit Madison and back to Hut | 4:30 PM
  • Dinner at Madison Springs Hut | 6:00 PM

 

Day 2 (Friday 9/18)

  • Breakfast at Madison Springs Hut | 7:00 AM
  • Pack up and prepare to leave Hut | 8:00 AM
  • Start Hike | 8:30 AM
  • End Hike / Check in at LOTC Hut | 5:30 PM
  • Dinner at LOTC Hut | 6:00 PM

 

Day 3 (Saturday 9/19)

  • Breakfast at LOTC Hut | 7:00 AM
  • Pack up and prepare to leave Hut | 8:00 AM
  • Start Hike | 8:30 AM
  • End Hike at AMC Highland Center | 4:30 PM
  • Arrive back at closest drop off | 7:00 PM
*times are estimates and will vary based on group pace and traffic conditions.
**Dropoffs are roughly 30 minutes apart, and will vary based on initial pickup locations
Cost
$1,649
Join Guineafowl Adventure Company on a guided 3-Day / 2-Night Presidential Traverse! Stay in the AMC High Mountain Huts by night, and hike the entirety of the Presidential Mountain Range over the course of three days. The Presidential Traverse is well-known as one of the most beautiful and rigorous hikes in the country, with miles of breathtaking alpine zone ridge hiking far above the tree line and unforgettable views of the White Mountain National Forest; and of course the satisfying achievement of summiting Mount Washington, the highest point in all of the Northeastern United States standing at 6,288’ above sea level! This is a strenuous trek meant for experienced hikers, but staying at AMC High Mountain Huts offers some fun and surprising luxuries. First and foremost, you’ll have real beds at the huts and both breakfast and dinner provided for you. Minimal gear means packing light, moving with confidence, and peace of mind that comfortable accommodations await you after a day of adventuring. Best of all, spreading the traverse out over three days means our longest day of hiking is just 7 miles—we can take our time, enjoy the scenery, soak up all that summer daylight, and snap as many photos as we want!

Hike will operate with a minimum of four (4) participants. If the scheduled hike does not reach four or more participants, clients will be asked to reschedule to a later hike or can opt to be refunded for the missed hike.

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