This hike will bring us from the base visitors center to the summit (3165 feet above sea level). We will ascend via the White Dot trail (1.9 Miles) and descend via the White Cross trail (2.1 miles). This will be roughly a 3 hour hike with a rest at the summit. Please prepare to dress very warmly as the summit is exposed above the timberline and can be very cold and windy (no cotton). Please also bring microspikes for traction as this trail is going to be well broken with packed snow/ice (unless there is a large snowfall right before the hike). If you do have crampons, they may come in handy in some sections, but are NOT REQUIRED. This hike has excellent views in all directions on a clear day.

There is a $4 fee per person for the state park entry.

if there is anyone in Boston without a car, I can try to make a ride available from the Red Line Alewife T, you may e-mail me for questions/info.

Take Rt 2 to exit 24B, which puts you on Rt 140 North. Follow 140 North until it becomes Rt. 12/Spring St. Take a right onto GlenAllen St crossing into NH. GlenAllen St becomes US Route 202. Turn left on NH Route 124/Main St and follow signs to Monadnock State park.

We will meet in the main Parking Lot by the Ranger Hut.