Trip report

July 4th hike: Mount Monadnock

52 With A View DATE: 07/04/2025 - 07/04/2025

Trip/Event Location: Jaffrey, NH
US

Trip Leader(s): Carl

Max # People: 15

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Strenuous

This is a big hike, but at 3.9 miles and 1,774’ of elevation gain, it is doable for anyone active throughout the spring.   We will do the most common ascent & descent, White Dot

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

You will need to make a reservation to park a car.  The rates increased to $15 a few years ago, but this covers everyone in a vehicle.  I recommend finding others who are signed up to go and carpool.  The address for the Monadnock State Park Visitor Center is 169 Poole Rd, Jaffrey, NH 03452.  

Parking Day Pass: https://newhampshirestateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/monadnock-hq/r/deDetails.do?contractCode=NH&parkId=271000&_gl=1*6cfx70*_gcl_au*MjEwNDYxNDI3Mi4xNzQyMTYxMjUz*_ga*MTA4OTcyNTMxNi4xNzQyMTYxMjUz*_ga_8V9GDK3SM7*MTc0MjE2MTI1Mi4xLjEuMTc0MjE2MTM0NS41OC4wLjA.


Trip Report/Photos
Featured Photo What a magnificent start to the July Fourth weekend! We couldn't have asked for better weather or company. Thanks to everyone who joined me for this classic New England hike.

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Members That Participated

Carl

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Leominster, MA


United States
Mr. Magoo

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


West Boylston, MA


United States
mitchinthe802

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


READSBORO, VT


United States
jjemcdonald

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Boscawen, NH


United States
Canterbury69

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


CANTERBURY, NH


United States
Robin

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Melrose, MA


United States
richlisbonct

Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate


Lisbon, CT


United States
FlamingStream

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Weymouth, MA


United States
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mkruger

Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy


Amherst, NH


United States
KeithES

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Jamaica Plain, MA


United States
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