Hike Monadnock Mountain Loop via White Dot and White Cross

Join Rajiv on this 3.8-mile loop trail near Jaffrey, New Hampshire with an elevation gain of 1,774 ft. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete.

How to sign up:
Sign up for this hike here: https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=113747
RSVPing on Meetup is not a real RSVP. You will need to have a Ridj-it account to join. This is different from your Meetup account. Rajiv is sparking this hike, and he'll be able to answer questions on the link above, not on Meetup.

Trip description continued:

This trail is excellent for birding, and hiking, and you'll unlikely encounter many other people while exploring. It is a popular trail with some great views guaranteed at the top, and the trail itself is gorgeous. You will see beautiful blooming spring wildflowers, some bird watching, with a bit of rock scrambling near the top. You'll need to leave pups home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
This is not a beginner hike, so you must have some prior hiking experience.

Monadnock State Park charges an entrance fee of $5/adult and $2/youth. Annual Passes are also available for purchase. For more information, please see https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/schedule-and-fees/fees

If you are planning to drive up here, please check out the details below: I will reserve two parking spots in advance.

NH State Parks will utilize our online day-use reservation system at Monadnock State Park. Visitors can make a reservation before arriving at the park. Visitors without a reservation will be admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visitors without a reservation will be turned away when the parking area reaches capacity.

When planning a visit, reservations must be made before the arrival and no later than 5 pm the day of your visit. Please plan in the event the parking areas reach capacity. See the park website for more info: https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/monadnock-state-park

The total distance of the hike: is 3.8-mile
Elevation gain: 1,774 ft
AllTrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-monadnock-via-white-dot-and-white-cross-trails
Route type: Loop

What to bring for hiking:
backpacks with the following:
Winter jacket and layers (non-cotton) to keep you warm.
hiking boots
hiking poles -- optional
1.5-2 liters of water
Snacks and lunch. You will be burning a lot of energy!
Map of the route(digital or physical)
Bug Spray is a must at this time of the year.
rain jacket just in case
personal first aid kit: very highly recommended
Headlamp (Optional)
Sunscreen