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Mount Monadnock
This mountain is easily the most recognizable natural feature in Southern New Hampshire.
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Mount Monadnock Details
This mountain is easily the most recognizable natural feature in Southern New Hampshire. Besides having a completely “bald” peak, it also stands 3,165-feet above sea level, almost 1,000-feet higher than any other mountain for miles. Hiking is the most popular activity on the slopes, although snowshoeing, backcountry skiing and camping are all possible as well. The hike to the summit is only a 4-hours round trip, so it's doable even for those with little to no backpacking experience. The views from the top and along the trails are stunning, which is why this mountain was a popular spot for many literary thinkers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount Monadnock
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0.8 mi away
Monadnock State Park
Between the untouched highland forests and scenic summit views, this park is one of the more popular destinations in New Hampshire for hiking.
1.6 mi away
Mount Monadnock
It is easy to see why this is one of the most hiked mountains in the world.
3.6 mi away
Dublin Lake Scenic Area
There are few lakes in New Hampshire that are as peaceful as this one.
7.4 mi away
Common Pathway
Winding through the town of Peterborough, this 5.5-mile cycling path is an even mix of farm and city.
7.9 mi away
Rhododendron State Park
As you may have guessed, this state park is known for its impressive grove of budding Rhododendrons.
