Monadnock Region Outdoor Adventures

This is a group for those who live in the Monadnock region and would like to enjoy outdoor adventures in the company of good people. Moderate hikes on the lower peaks in the region and beyond that are 2500 feet or lower, easy or moderate hikes/walks in the region such as Gap Mountain, Wapack, Little Monadnock, Bald Mountain, Harris Center Conservation, Madame Sherri Forest and easy grade nature trails. Winter snowshoeing also offered. Novice level and above are welcome.

For novice but experienced hikers interested in exploring the summits of the 4000 footers, the Monadnock Region can be a great introduction to the outdoors. With moderate hiking challenges (600-1000 foot elevation gains) the regions well maintained trails are the perfect training grounds for people looking to get into shape to tackle the tall peaks. Looking for some R & R? The region offers amble-uninterrupted sounds of nature that will melt your daily stresses away.

Our pace: Summit/elevation hikes are typically 1 to 1.8 mph. Easy conservation area hikes are 2 to 2.5 mph. We hike at a casual pace with multiple breaks for rest or photos. If this is not your pace or hiking style we may not be the group for you.

Event Expectation: Group hikes - we stay together for the entire event. "We start as a group, hike as group and end as a group". If you do not feel you can continue on the event discuss with event host clearly. If you leave event without notification it will result in removal from the group.

Hike length: Typically hikes are 3 to 6 miles but more on average of 3 to 4 miles.

Donations welcome to offset cost of the organizer dues. Current dues for the organizer is $324 year. No obligation but if you feel obliged you can give a donation to the organizer at an event or via pledge. At the current time we do not plan to charge dues for membership. Contact organizer to provide a donation by check or via organizer paypal account.

RSVP etiquette -

• When RSVP to events we ask that you RSVP yes if you feel certain you can attend/participate. We ask that if you change your RSVP please make the change as soon as you know so others can go in your place.
• Frequent RSVP changes from yes to no may result in a member being staying on the waitlist for future events.
• If anyone cancels the day of the event more than 3 times they will be removed from our roster.
• Any member who signs up and then NO SHOWS without communication to event host will receive a courtesy message asking for reason. First NO SHOW will be forgiven but 2nd NO SHOW without contacting organizer member will be released from our roster.

Events Host/Event Organizers wanted!  I encourage the members of this group to consider becoming an event host or event organizers. We need event organizers who are experienced for hiking. Please reach out if interested. Criteria to be an event organizer is a minimum of attending one hike with this group or have experience in leading hikes.

Photo Policy - Safety of all members is our priority. For this reason, we require all members to have a profile photo of themselves that is forward facing where your face is able to be seen clearly. Our organizers need to recognize members at events. Members who do not have a recognizable and fairly current photo are not allowed on events.

Happy Trails.... Hope we will see you soon!