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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: 6.4 Km
  • Elevation gain: 529 m
  • Maximum elevation: 948 m
  • Elevation loss: 528 m
  • Minimum elevation: 419 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 36 m
  • Moving speed: 2.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 8.5 Km/h
  • Total time: 3 h 24 m
  • Global speed: 1.9 Km/h

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  • Distance: 6.4 Km
  • Elevation gain: 529 m
  • Maximum elevation: 948 m
  • Elevation loss: 528 m
  • Minimum elevation: 419 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 36 m
  • Moving speed: 2.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 8.5 Km/h
  • Total time: 3 h 24 m
  • Global speed: 1.9 Km/h

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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Mount Monadnock Loop

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

Distance: 6.3 Km • Elevation gain: 526 m • Maximum elevation: 949 m

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🧦Merino Wool Hiking Socks - Moisture-wicking socks to prevent blisters during long topographic surveys
🏃Compression Recovery Socks - Reduce leg fatigue after heavy days of elevation gain
🧴SPF 50+ Bulk Sunscreen - Maximum protection for long-term outdoor exposure
🧼Biodegradable Soap - Eco-friendly outdoor soap
👄SPF Lip Balm - Prevent sun and wind-burnt lips on mountain ridges

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