Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey, New Hampshire is North Americas most climbed peak, and reputed to be the second most climbed mountain in the world, after Mount Fuji in Japan.
Though Ive been close to the mountain on other trips Ive never climbed it, and really was a tad perplexed by its popularity. So recently I decided to hike to the summit with one of my sons and see what all the hullabaloo was about.
We arrived at the Mount Monadnock visitor center at around 8:30am, and knowing it was going to be a warm 80+ degree-day, ensured we had plenty of water, and energy snacks. This is a carry-in carry-out park and though you can buy water at the base shop, food purchases are limited.
There are two popular trails up to the summit: White Cross and White Dot. The White Dot is steeper, and as it was our first climb on the mountain we chose the “easier,” and a little longer, White Cross Trail.
MOUNT MONADNOCK IS NOT A WALK IN THE PARK
Even on the White Cross Trail, climbing Mount Monadnock is not a “walk in the park.” Its an arduous hike to the summit – after all youre climbing 1,900 feet in a relatively short...
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