Monadnock Mountain Loop and Bald Rock on Memorial Day

Join me on this 6.3-mile loop trail near Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 48 min to complete. This trail is excellent for backpacking, birding, and hiking, and you'll unlikely encounter many other people while exploring. It is a popular trail with some great views guaranteed at the top, and the trail itself is gorgeous. You will see beautiful blooming spring wildflowers, some bird watching, with a bit of rock scrambling near the top. It provides a nature walk, a moderate-length trail, and some scrambling near the top. The weather looks bright and sunny on the day as well. You'll need to leave pups home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

This is not a beginner hike, so you must have some prior hiking experience.

Monadnock State Park charges an entrance fee of $5/adult and $2/youth. Annual Passes are also available for purchase. For more information, please see https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/schedule-and-fees/fees

If you are planning to drive up here, please check out the details below: I will reserve two parking spots in advance.

NH State Parks will utilize our online day-use reservation system at Monadnock State Park. Visitors can make a reservation before arrival at the park. Visitors without a reservation will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis. Visitors without a reservation will be turned away when the parking area reaches capacity.

When planning a visit, reservations must be made before the arrival and no later than 5 pm the day of your visit. Please plan in the event the parking areas reach capacity. See the park website for more info: https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/monadnock-state-park

The total distance of the hike: is 6.3 miles

Elevation gain: 1,870 ft

AllTrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/bald-rock-and-monadnock-mountain-loop?p=-1&sh=cyex6z

Route type: Loop

What to bring for hiking:

backpacks with the following:

Winter jacket and layers (non-cotton) to keep you warm.

hiking boots

hiking poles -- optional

1.5-2 liters of water

Snacks and lunch. You will be burning a lot of energy!

Map of the route(digital or physical)

Bug Spray is a must at this of the year.

rain jacket just in case

personal first aid kit: very highly recommended

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Headlamp (Optional)

Sunscreen

If you have any questions, feel free to comment or use the Ridj-it chat!

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