Trail Overview

Jefferson Notch Road is a pretty easy road that most vehicles can drive. That being said it makes it so more people can experience this road that winds next to a brook up into the mountains and brings you to the highest elevation reached by a public road in New Hampshire. Along this road, you can find many campsites scattered along this road. Most if not all campsites are on the north side towards Valley Road. All sites are 14-day max and must occupy the site the first night. Many of the sites are right next to the brook. Fair warning these sites fill up fast. At the highest point of this road, there is a trailhead for you take take your adventure on foot if your heart desires. Most of this road is about a car and a half wide so you can let traffic pass.

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Difficulty

This road can allow vehicles past each other at almost any point a long the way. Sometimes after a heavy storm, some ruts and washouts can occur. The road is only open seasonally.

Technical Rating

Marc Hadley

Sep 17, 2026

2026 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Normal

Nice early fall drive, trees just starting to change. Road surface was mostly smooth with just a couple of ruts.

Chris McDemus

Aug 06, 2026

Open

NormalDusty

Open, nice drive. Decent condition. Several people dispersed camping. Passed about 6 other vehicles.

Wayne Panno

Jun 13, 2026

Open

NormalDusty

Road was in good shape,had some washboards on the hills.

Trevor Wright

May 31, 2026

Temporarily Closed

Greg Romanuk

May 24, 2026

Temporarily Closed

Gate was closed up had to back track

Tucker Tracy

Apr 02, 2026

2012 Jeep wrangler

Temporarily Closed

Seasonal ClosureClosed Gate

Kelly Reed

Oct 05, 2025

2010 Infiniti QX56

Open

Normal

Main road is your typical dirt mountain road. 2wd vehicles should have no difficulty during good weather conditions. There are a couple short side trails that lead to campsites that i would give a difficulty of 3-4 if you're looking for something more challenging.

Jess Johnson

Aug 22, 2025

Open

Andrew Rich

Jun 03, 2025

2023 Subaru Forester

Open

NormalDusty

Caileb D

May 08, 2025

Temporarily Closed

Eirikr GX470

Nov 16, 2024

2004 Lexus GX

Open

Very nice and easy fun drive with nice elevation changes. Rides the creek most of the way. There was a tiny bit of snow on the ground when we were there, but nothing on the trail.

Nate Bergeron

Oct 19, 2024

Open

Muddy/WetSnow/Ice

Snow starting to stick good on trail, permafrost is just about full blown on some elevations. Get your last few camps in here before the road is closed for the season.

Brian Bownds

Oct 19, 2024

2024 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Normal

Very easy scenic road. I would rate it as a 1 on the day I went through but could become harder during inclement weather. road has plenty of pull offs and turn outs. Worth the drive