Monadnock State Park
Massachusetts

Monadnock State Park

Available Activities
  • Hiking
  • Camping
Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

America’s Most-Climbed Mountain

Mount Monadnock is one of the most-climbed mountains in the world with 100,000+ hikers yearly! The bald summit at 3,165 ft offers 100-mile views.

Trails

Trail Details
White Dot Most popular, 2.1 mi, strenuous
White Cross 2.3 mi, moderate-strenuous
Marlboro Trail 2.0 mi, less crowded

Summit

Bare rock summit—no trees blocking the 360° panoramic views!

Camping

21 tent sites open seasonally. Reserve via nhstateparks.org.

How long is the hike?

Most routes are 4-5 miles round-trip with about 1,700 ft elevation gain. Plan 3-5 hours.

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Last updated: February 20, 2026

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