Winter NH48: Jefferson
February 15, 2026

Start/End: Marshfield Station

Peaks: Jefferson (5,712')

Elevation Gain: 4,080 ft

RT Mileage: 9.98 mi

Duration: 7 hours, 45 minutes

Snow/Ice Difficulty: Grade I

It was my good fortune that a rare perfect weather day presented itself in the Whites on one of the three days I was home for February break, and I pounced on the opportunity to log a winter ascent of Jefferson, usually considered one of the hardest winter 4,000ers. It would be my first bluebird day hike since Monroe and Washington last March. Read more...