Ridge of the Caps

The Ridge of the Caps starts at 3000' elevation.

Ridge of the Caps

On the Ridge of the Caps it is a rugged 2700' climb to Jefferson.

Ridge of the Caps

On the Ridge of the Caps you get nice views back to Mt. Dartmouth.

Ridge of the Caps

On the Ridge of the Caps you get nice views of Castellated Ridge to the north, filled with memories of a winter ascent.

Ridge of the Caps

On the Ridge of the Caps you get grand views of the southern Presies.

Ridge of the Caps

On the Ridge of the Caps, as I reached the ridgeline trails, I feared clouds would soon engulf the summit.

Summit of Mt. Jefferson

Summit of Mt. Jefferson, looking west.

Summit of Mt. Jefferson

from the summit of Jefferson, I see Adams is clouded in.

Summit of Mt. Jefferson

from the summit of Jefferson, I still have easterly views to the Carters.

Summit of Mt. Jefferson

A family arrives to join me on the summit of Jefferson.

View from Ridge of the Caps

Finally the summit of Mt. Washington peeks out, seen from summit of Jefferson.

Ridge of the Caps

Ok, I did stop to smell the flowers once along the Ridge of the Caps trail to Jefferson.

View from Mt. Jefferson

Late afternoon sun fills the Jefferson valley.