This is a super-fun hike that gets you to above treeline into the top range views quickly and surprisingly easily. It has a bit of everything, starting in the trees, then to the "caps" big boulder mou...
Interesting and technical hike, 2700ft elevation gain in 2.4 miles
I am down to the last 6 of my NH 48 4ks. We hiked Mount Jefferson this past Saturday via the Caps Ridge Trail. Caps Ridge has the highest elevation for a trailhead of all the 4ks. You start at 3008ft,...
Fast trail to summit with fun scrambles, good when dry.
You gain fast, the 3 caps are a blast if you arent skiddish with exposure and elevation behind you. Highly recommend plenty of water and proper gear for weather, as the ridge is very exposed.
So. Much. Fun.
This trail was a blast. Lots of rock scrambling, with excellent hand and footholds. Highly recommended!
In some places it feels like bouldering
This is a super-fun hike that gets you to above treeline into the top range views quickly and surprisingly easily. It has a bit of everything, starting in the trees, then to the "caps" big boulder mou...
Interesting and technical hike, 2700ft elevation gain in 2.4 miles
I am down to the last 6 of my NH 48 4ks. We hiked Mount Jefferson this past Saturday via the Caps Ridge Trail. Caps Ridge has the highest elevation for a trailhead of all the 4ks. You start at 3008ft,...
Great views
Fun but tough hike. One can not mind some scrambles or the real challenge doing the scrambles on the way down.
Fast trail to summit with fun scrambles, good when dry.
You gain fast, the 3 caps are a blast if you arent skiddish with exposure and elevation behind you. Highly recommend plenty of water and proper gear for weather, as the ridge is very exposed.