Near Monadnock White Cross/Dot Loop
Looking north at the Pumpelly Ridgeline from the Summit of Mount Monadnock.
Near Monadnock White Cross/Dot Loop
Looking east at the Wapack Ridgeline running along the horizon.
Near Monadnock White Cross/Dot Loop
Storm clouds rolling in from the north at Three Quarters Ledge on the White Dot Trail.
Near Monadnock White Cross/Dot Loop
Dublin Trail, Monadnock.
Near Monadnock White Cross/Dot Loop
Hiking white dot trail in Mt.Monadnock, NH. Steep and Rocky condition

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Monadnock White Cross/Dot Loop

4.9 (7 Ratings)
A loop that takes you up and down Mount Monadnock.
3.9
mi
Distance
1,775
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.85mi
Distance
1,775ft
Elevation Gain
1,775ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
3,129ft
High Point
1,352ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This loop that takes you up a shorter steeper ascent and down a longer more gradual descent. This is a good way to hike the mountain as the steep sections are more fun going up than down. It also gives you more variety than doing the same trail and up and down trail without too much additional distance. The only downside to this trail is that you currently need to reserve parking space at Monadnock HQ ahead of time to park at the trailhead.

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Contributors
Jackson Myers