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(Per Res 7301.07 and 7301.16)
The campground and all hiking and cross-country ski trails at Monadnock State Park are closed until further notice due to severe damage by the December ice storm. Violators shall be prosecuted and vehicles shall be towed. Currently, crews are working on cutting and removing trees and debris. The park has no power and direct phone access is limited.
With its thousands of acres of protected highlands, 3,165-ft. Mt. Monadnock was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1987. There are 40 miles of maintained foot trails, many of which lead to the bare rock summit through unique alpine vegetation. Unsurpassed 100-mile views to points in all six New England states are the reward for a climb. A magnet for hikers, Monadnock is said to be the second most frequently climbed mountain in the world, after Japan's Mt. Fuji. Approximately 12 miles of the trail system in the lower elevations offers ski touring for the experienced cross country skier.
The main trail up Monadnock starts at the end of a paved road. Trail information and maps are posted near the Visitor Center at the start of the trail. The Monadnock Visitor Center offers interesting exhibits on various aspects of the park's history, ecology and trails. Monadnock State Park is a carry in/carry out park site; please carry home what you carry in. Remember there are no facilities available on the mountain.
| The park is open year-round, with recreational use during daylight hours only. Admission is $4 for adults; $2 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free. |
MONADNOCK STATE PARK MASTER PLAN
Suggested Links
Monadnock Ecological Research & Education Program
NH Outdoor Council - safe hiking techniques
Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail Information |
PLEASE NOTE: Weather postings are intended to be accurate for the base area only. Keep in mind that conditions such as temperature, winds, ice and snow can be much more severe and variable at altitude.
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