Hike up Mt. Monadnock, Head Quarters parking, Keene New Hampshire

TRAINING HIKE. PREFERENCE GIVEN TO THOSE ON THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HIKE. ALL START ON A WAITLIST.
THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER HIKE. YOU ARE TRAVELING OUT OF STATE. YOU NEED TO BE PHYSICALLY FIT AND ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP.

Mt. Monadnock at 3165' is the second most climbed mountain after Mt. Fuji in Japan. This mountain in southern New Hampshire has a bare rock summit. It will give a good sense of terrain moving further north in the state. This hike becomes rather strenuous and difficult the higher we go. It is mostly rock scramble This is not a beginner's hike!

For this trip we are going to hike the south side. We will hike Poets Seat and Cliff Walk among other and make a loop back to cars via White Circle or White Cross depending on how we are feeling. There will be bathrooms in the parking lot.

Time will be an estimated 5 and 1/2 hours. Be prepared for changes of temperature and strong winds on the summit (you will be wet from perspiration so hypothermia is a concern).

NO COTTON is acceptable for this hike and sturdy hiking boots required. Hiking poles are advised. Please dress in layers and have a wind jacket. Bring plenty of water and some foods containing protein and carbohydrates. The wind at the summit can be very strong so the temperatures are lower on the summit, up to 15 degrees cooler than at the base. We will hike at a moderate pace with small breaks when folks need them. Once we are on the mountain, no facilities are available.

Pets are not permitted in the park or on the mountain. Please note that this law includes all trails and areas on Mount Monadnock.

The meeting spot is going to be Monadnock Headquarters. You must purchase a parking pass for this area. Once you are moved of the waitlist I will send you the link to purchase parking. Parking cannot be canceled of refunded. Purchase will not be available until 2 weeks prior.

There is great food in Keene.
A wet rainy day will cancel this hike.

Everyone must have a parking reservation purchased online before the event. It is a busy area on a great weather day. Do not expect to buy a pass the morning. Planning required. Copy and paste the link below if it does not connect for you. You may only reserve one car spot. If you want to carpool please figure it out prior to the day.

Please check your route, download the GPS at home, know your travel time. Arrive early enough to start at the posted start time.
Items you must consider for every event:

• If you have an event after a hike, please do not sign up for the hike.
• End times are only an estimate.
• The group will not adjust speed or trail route to accommodate your schedule.
• If you cannot attend an event, please cancel 48 hours before. Late cancellations are rude and take away the option for others to join the event.
• Be a good hiking human

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