Boston's Favorite Day Hike 🏔️ | Mt. Monadnock Adventure Guide

Just 1.5-2 hours from Boston, Mt. Monadnock—the world’s 2nd most-climbed mountain—offers epic views without the overnight commitment! Here’s the trail-tested breakdown: 🥾 TRAIL REPORT (White Dot + White Cross Loop) ⏱️ 6 hours total ("4-hour" estimate = lies!) 🧗 Terrain: • Lower section: Roots, rocks, scrambling (👋+🦶 action!) • Mid-section: Shady forest (breather time 🌳) • Summit push: Bald granite + Instagram-worthy cairns 📸 🌄 SUMMIT PERKS • 360-degree views: Rolling NH forests + distant lakes (if clear) • No services: Pack 2L water + snacks 🥪 💡 PRO TIPS • Parking: $15 cash (arrive by 8AM on weekends!) • Footwear: Sturdy sneakers work (but hiking boots = safer) • Post-hike reward: Ice cream in Jaffrey 🍦 Final Rating: All the payoff, none of the altitude sickness. 9/10 📍 Monadnock State Park 🚗 116 Poole Rd, Jaffrey, NH #BostonHikes #Monadnock #NHAdventures #DayHike #NewEnglandTrails #SummitViews #NoPermitNeeded #WeekendWarrior