Presidential Range, New Hampshire

btw, I'm referring to the whole 24-mile trail. Any information would be helpful.

Realistically, the entire trail is NOT 100% runnable. The ascents to the ridge are very steep. Once you get to the ridge, the footing is better, but still rough. Plus, once on the ridge you are above treeline, so exposure takes its toll. The summit cones are extremely rocky and you would have to be a mountain goat (literally) to run on them. Madison in particular. . .that summit is literally a conical pile of rocks- no path whatsoever. In between summits the path is likely runnable, but then you've got hiker traffic.

I hiked the entire range (no running) and did it in just over 12 hrs- that includes bagging all the summit cones and a ~1hr stop at the summit of Washington. I was pretty wiped after that, so if you try to run it I think you're setting yourself up for disaster.

Agreed. I cannot imagine running that trail. It's too difficult for that.

That sounds like a challenge to me.

Go for it, man, the worst that happens is you end up hiking it.

Have you ever run up the road to Mt. Washington? Now imagine running it with narrow trails, unstable footing, and jumping from rock to rock. And then repeating that. And repeating it again. If you think that's a good idea for a run, then running the Presidentials is probably a good idea for you.

Ummmm. . .no- the worst thing that can happen is you fall on some rocks, break your ankle, leg, arms, and neck, and have your ass dragged outta there by selfless rescue personnel who put themselves in danger just because someone was dumb enough to think they could run the Presidential Range.

it can get rocky, on the ascents to the summits, and there is exposure to the wind, and fog, I think the southern part, from lake of the clouds hut to mount pierce or the opposite is doable just don't go up to the peaks but go around them and try to go on a nice day. I also think going south is easier than going north b/c the wind will be on your side

Hmmm, has anyone thought about the weather? Seems fairly selfish and not so thoughtful to pile up there at any time of the year without being prepared. Even in July the weather can get nasty up there. There is a reason that there is a weather station on Mt. Washington - it has perhaps the most severe weather in the lower 48. Dying of exposure is not my idea of fun.

I guarantee a sprained ankle, at least

This seems ambitious at best. I suggest the Escarpment Run in the Catskills as a starter to see if this kind of thing is to your liking.

http://escarpmenttrail.com/

I have to laugh at 3 hours, where are you from New Jersey, Mass? Ignorance is a bliss...but I lived in the MTW Valley for a year and the run is doable you just have to be a beast. Plan for at least 8 hours, this may sound crazy but it is slow going.

If you are truly serious and I doubt you are, contact some of the runners on the Central Mass Striders they are very good mtn runners and could join you on your quest.

Personally I would stick to the beaches Jersey Boy, the valley doesn't need more trash.

Love,

A hater of tourists

Um, no, I'm not from New Jersey or Massachusetts. I'm from Alaska, and yes I'm serious. I'm also just asking an honest question, gathering information, because I do have some experience in this kind of thing. I've been hypothermic, I've been rescued from bad situations that I got myself into, and I've succesfully run some things that you probably wouldn't consider run-able either. I have no desire to do anything stupid, or else I would just go out and run it without asking anybody anything.

Thanks for the information though, since you are from the area. As for your assholeishness, I'll race you anytime on the roughest trail you can find out here in your manicured, tame little state. I can understand hating tourists, but that was kind of uncalled for.