Happy 4th! We climbed up Mt. Monadnock in the rain today, then we slid down most of the mountain on our asses.
Our Route
New comers to Mt. Monadnock may be tempted to ascend via the popular White Dot trail. If you are a more experienced hiker, I suggest you to seek out alternative, quieter roots. Checkout how we did it:
We started on the Parker Trail
At 0.6 miles in we forked onto the Lost Farm Trail
After 1.1 miles, the Lost Farm merges with Cliff Walk
After about a half mile, Cliff Walk brings you to bald rock, and merges on Smith Connecting
An other half mile brings you to the Amphitheater Trail.
A short jaunt later you merge with the White Arrow trail.
After a steep, grueling half-mile up the White Arrow, you hit the summit. Approximately 3 miles total.
On the way down, we took the White Dot trail, which was a slippery 2 miles.
Fun Pics
This is our land!
This is our land!
First views of the summit from Bald Rock.
Bald Rock, aka Kiasticuticus Peak
First views of the summit from Bald rock
At the summit.
Hikers at the summit.
Hikers above the tree line.
Mt. Monadnock summit.
Megan durin a slippery descent
A soggy pack, wet boots, and a tired foot.