Hiking Trails on Mt. Monadnock
(Summit coordinates: 42.86135 N, 72.10842 W)Scenic Destination for Millions
The Mountain, the Trails, the State Park
This site contains information about many of the trails that climb and traverse Mount Monadnock in southwestern New Hampshire. You'll find links, on your left, to specific Mount Monadnock trail descriptions, route suggestions, maps, etc. Or you could just learn a little about the mountain and surf your way through the site. Although this is not an official site for Mount Monadnock, it may help answer any questions you have, or I can try to direct you to those who can help. Scroll down for weather and a road map.
Hiking is the primary activity on the mountain, however picnicking and camping (at the State Park campground) are popular. Winter hiking is also popular, along with cross-country skiing.
NEWS, February 2009: Due to ice storm damage in December 2008, many trails
were closed in December and January. According to news reports in the
Peterborough newspaper on 24 February, the White Dot, White Arrow, Cascade Link, Red Spot, Spellman, Old Ski Path, & Pumpelly Trail from
Cascade Link junction to the summit are now open for winter hikers.
Those wishing to use open trails must check in at Monadnock Headquarters and speak with
staff regarding the status of current trail conditions. Campgrounds and all other hiking
trails, and X-country ski trails remain closed. Other trails on Mt. Monadnock will
continue to open as crews are able to clear trails.
Pets are not allowed on the mountain.
Related and special items
- Celebration of Dance
- Mountain Rescue
- Virtual hikes: Up the White Dot Trail | Down the White Cross Trail
- Trail Maintenance--SCA (Student Conservation Association) & Trailwrights
- A German perspective in German.
- Trail Comparison Tables (opens a new window--must use Internet Explorer)
- New Hampshire will charge you to be rescued. Hike prepared! See www.hikesafe.com.
- The world's worst weather is found in New Hampshire: The Mt. Washington Observatory site.