Monadnock Reservation

A pond with lily pads with Monadnock in the background.
The rocky summit of Mount Monadnock.
The summit of Monandock from above.
The mountain from a distance covered partially by fog.
A rocky cliff on the mountain.
A vertical cliff on the mountain.
A view of the summit of the mountain.
Another view of the mountain from a distance.
A moon rises over the mountain.
A map of the Monadnock reservation.
A map of the reservation within the larger region.

About the Property

NOTE: Advance registration is highly recommended prior to visiting Monadnock State Park. Visit the NH State Parks website for more information & parking day pass reservations

Mount Monadnock’s storied history, trail system, and awe-inspiring views make summiting this 3,165-foot mountain a rite of passage for many outdoor enthusiasts. Often referred to as “Grand Monadnock,” the mountain serves as the visual and cultural centerpiece of southwest New Hampshire. The mountain has been honored as a National Natural Landmark and the Forest Society leases much of the property to the State of New Hampshire to be operated as  Monadnock State Park. There are numerous routes to the summit, some of which require a parking fee and advance reservations. There are parking lots, information kiosks, 40 miles of hiking trails, expansive views from the bald summit of Mount Monadnock, and camping in designated campsites.

Property Details

Mount Monadnock is one of the most-climbed mountains in the western hemisphere, and represents one of the greatest conservation success stories in the United States. In 1915 the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests conserved its first tract of 406 acres on Mount Monadnock, beginning a long-term effort to protect the natural integrity of the mountain and its surroundings. Since then, the Forest Society has acquired over 5,000 acres at Mount Monadnock and Gap Mountain in the towns of Dublin, Marlborough, Troy, and Jaffrey. The Forest Society leases much of this land to the State to be operated as Monadnock State Park. 

Detailed maps of the mountain’s trails can be found at the Monadnock State Park website.

 

Trail Information

Monadnock State Park

Moderate

Detailed maps of the mountain’s trails can be found at the Monadnock State Park website.

Wantastiquet-Monadnock Trail

Strenuous
50.00miles
3165feet

Various

The 50 mile Wantastiquet-Monadnock Hiking Trail (WMT) can now be hiked over its whole length from Brattleboro to Mt. Monadnock. Download maps of the trail and five section hikes.