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Mount Jefferson, Mountain summit in Presidential Range, New Hampshire, US

Mount Jefferson rises 5,712 feet above sea level, making it the third-highest peak in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.

The mountain received its name in 1820 to honor President Thomas Jefferson, alongside other peaks in the Presidential Range of New Hampshire.

The Presidential Range Trail system connects Mount Jefferson to neighboring peaks, offering hikers access to the Appalachian Mountain Club network.

The Caps Ridge Trail provides direct access to Mount Jefferson's summit from Jefferson Notch Road, which opens from late spring through fall.

The summit contains rare arctic plants that survive extreme conditions, including diapensia, mountain avens, and alpine bearberry species.

Location: New Hampshire

GPS coordinates: 44.30423,-71.31675

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:13

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