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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: 529 m
  • Maximum elevation: 948 m
  • Elevation loss: 528 m
  • Minimum elevation: 419 m
  • 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: 529 m
  • Maximum elevation: 948 m
  • Elevation loss: 528 m
  • Minimum elevation: 419 m
  • 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

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Monadnock State Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 3.9 mi • Elevation gain: 526 m • Maximum elevation: 949 m

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🎒Replacement Sternum Straps - Repair parts for hiking rucksacks
🗺️Ordnance Survey Maps - Essential paper maps for hiking across the UK national parks
🧰Survival Kits - Emergency tools for remote environments
📸Action Camera Chest Mounts - Record your ascent following topographic paths hands-free
🧦Merino Wool Hiking Socks - Moisture-wicking socks to prevent blisters during long mountain walks

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