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Boston: Mt. Monadnock Loop
Hike 4.6 miles up the quieter, less-traveled west side on one of the mountain's oldest trails, alternating between forested scrambles, old streambeds, and exposed rock ledges.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | New Hampshire (NH) |
| Distance: | 3.58 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
TO TRAILHEAD: MA 2 W to MA 140 N to MA 12 N to US 202 N to NH 124. Drive 6.2 miles and turn R onto Shaker Farm Rd. (dirt road) and follow .7 miles to parking area on L.
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MML01
| Distance: 3.58 mi | Points: 347 |
Mt. Monadnock Loop
Points of Interest
MML001
Location: 42.859501, -72.139214Head NE onto Marlborough Trail marked by white M blazes
MML002
Location: 42.861683, -72.122818Rise above treeline to first of many rock ledges (slick when wet); great views of summit and forested countryside of S. New Hampshire; continue following white Ms
MML003
Location: 42.861515, -72.122520Continue straight @ junction on Marlborough Trail, eventually bearing R and following trail marked D/M (Dublin/Marlborough) to summit
MML004
Location: 42.861397, -72.108414Monadnock?s rocky summit; views of Mt. Washington to NE and Mt. Wachusett to SE on a clear day; retrace D/M trail 100 feet, go L onto White Arrow Trail
MML005
Location: 42.858131, -72.108284Descend into woods, bearing SW
MML006
Location: 42.852318, -72.113083R onto Monte Rosa Trail; cross small seasonal stream
MML007
Location: 42.856152, -72.113548Continue straight at junction on Monte Rosa Trail, following cairns; bear L downhill, trail turns into Great Pasture Trail in 150 ft.
MML008
Location: 42.856785, -72.117081Great Pasture Trail ends @ Marian and Mossy Trails; go R on Marian
MML009
Location: 42.860634, -72.118118Cross stream (good water supply)
MML010
Location: 42.862949, -72.119400L at T onto Marlborough Trail; retrace route 1 mile back to parking lot
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