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Mount Monadnock Loop via White Dot Trail and White Cross Trail in Monadnock State Park

The Mount Monadnock Loop offers a diverse hiking experience with a combination of challenging rock scrambles and scenic views. The ascent via the White Dot Trail is steep and demanding, with plenty of rocky terrain, while the White Cross Trail provides a somewhat gentler but still rugged descent, featuring striking forested areas and open ledges. Hikers are rewarded with panoramic vistas at the summit, extending as far as Boston on clear days, making this hike a satisfying and memorable challenge for those prepared for the rocky sections. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Rock #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,736 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 3,110 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,732 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 1,375 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 36 m
  • Moving speed: 1.5 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.3 mph
  • Total time: 3 h 24 m
  • Global speed: 1.2 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,736 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 3,110 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,732 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 1,375 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 36 m
  • Moving speed: 1.5 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.3 mph
  • Total time: 3 h 24 m
  • Global speed: 1.2 mph

About this trail

Name: Mount Monadnock Loop via White Dot Trail and White Cross Trail in Monadnock State Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Mt Monadnock Park Headquarters parking, Poole Road, Jaffrey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, 03452, United States (42.84464 -72.08686)

End: Mt Monadnock Park Headquarters parking, Poole Road, Jaffrey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, 03452, United States (42.84474 -72.08705)

Coordinates: 42.84462 -72.10803 42.86137 -72.08686

Topography: Cheshire County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🥄Camping Utensil Set - Lightweight utensils for outdoor meals
📖Nature Tracking Books - Learn to track wildlife and terrain
🚪Portable Camp Chair - Foldable chair for comfort at camp
🛠️Outdoor Gear Repair Kit - Essential tools to fix gear on the trail
🎁Geography Themed Gifts - Unique gift ideas for map lovers and geography enthusiasts

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