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| Flanders | Route Climbed: Dublin Trail Date Climbed: July 26, 2003  | |
| Shorter route than Pumpelly, less crowded than the trails from the South. Last time up I was greated by a 30 member church choir singing hymms. Aaahhhh back to nature. | |
| Posted Aug 22, 2003 11:03 am | ||
| EastKing | Route Climbed: White Dot Trail Date Climbed: September 23, 2002 | |
| Never have I ever climbed a mountain where I wanted to leave the mountain and head to a city to escape from all the people. Welcome to Mt. Manadanock the second most climbed mountain in the world. Many of these people must be fit though because this mountain is far from the easiest mountain to hike. I almost turned around because it looked like it was going to be very foggy on top. Luckily the cloud broke a little after I began my summit climb. The White Dot Trail began out very easily but changed rapidly after hit a sign pointing that it was the most direct route up. The trail was rocky, steep and extremely worn down. It proved to be more difficult that I anticipated. It was hard to get any peace and quiet due to the seemingly tons of people on the trail. When I finally made it to the top I was greeted with a mixed view that was some covered by the clouds. On a clear day though the views are great. Due to overcrowding, I’ll take the White Mountains any day over Mt. Manadanock. Still by most other standard this mountain was not a bad hike at all. | |
| Posted May 12, 2003 6:31 pm | ||
| kpthomson | Route Climbed: Date Climbed: 45 summits - all year round | |
| Given that I live in Boston (actuallly 10 miles NW) this is a great little mountain for training. It also cuts down on the commute time if you dont feel like drving to the Whites. In my opinion the best time to climb this is in the Winter. The Cascade trail to the Spellman and/or Pumpelly is the most challenging although the White Dot is the fatest route. When the snow fills some good lines appear. Nothing technical although some 30-50 degree pitches can be found and free climbed. (see pics) Summer time brings out all the wannanbes...but some nice solo and bouldering can be had. | |
| Posted Feb 12, 2003 10:21 am | ||
| crirwin | Route Climbed: Don't remember Date Climbed: Summer 1962 | |
| Okay. So I couldn't resist. I grew up in Keene, NH. and climbed to the top of Monadnock with my father when I was 5 years old. It was my first peak. We walked for a long way through the woods until we got close to the summit - then it was all rock. All I can remember is that it was a sunny day and we ate our lunch at the summit. Once on top it seemed like you could see forever. Although it's just over 3000 ft. it is the tallest peak for miles. It really does provide great views of the area. It was a wonderful day. Now I climb in the Pacific Northwest with my son. | |
| Posted Nov 3, 2002 11:54 pm | ||
| photoshoot03101 | Route Climbed: Many Routes Date Climbed: Many Times | |
| I've hiked up this peak 45 times over the past few years - sometimes for fun, sometimes to train - This is definitely one of my favorite hikes - Especially, during the winter. Also, if you ever get the chance, do this mountain as a night hike. It is a wonderful experience to look out over all of the small NH towns as they light up! Bill Conley | ||
| Posted Oct 18, 2002 12:45 pm | ||
| mjm2167 | Route Climbed: Various routes Date Climbed: to many to name | |
| I live close to this mountain; it is my Favorite to clime when I do not get time to go up North. I think I have broken all my boots and gear in on this mountain :-) Well worth visiting, they say this is the most climbed mountain in World! http://www.tmclark.com/monadnock.html (As the Author has already posted) | |
| Posted Oct 1, 2002 7:07 pm | ||
| Josh | Route Climbed: Several Date Climbed: Many (1993-1997) | |
| I've "climbed" Monadnock many times -- fall, winter, spring, summer. This is a great little peak. | |
| Posted Sep 30, 2002 9:27 pm | ||
| Brian Jenkins | Route Climbed: Pumpelly Trail Date Climbed: September 21, 2002 | |
| Did this as a warm-up for the Whites and Katahdin ona trip out east. Nice rock ridge walk but tons of people on the summit. Got off trail on the way back and scrambled over to find the correct one. Weather cleared up as the day went on so we had decent views from the summit back. | |
| Posted Sep 30, 2002 7:59 pm | ||
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