1. Mt. Monadnock
  2. 2011

03-30-2011 Climb

6th hike of year so far. Keeping on track for at least twice each month. It was a sunny warm day down low on the mountain. On the summit it was cool and windy, but hardly any clouds at all.
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My hike started by going up the Old Toll Road
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My hike started by going up the Old Toll Road

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  • My hike started by going up the Old Toll Road
  • I then headed out the Parker Trail
  • The Parker Trail had limited snow on it and was mostly down to bare ground
  • The start of the Cliff Walk Trail
  • Coming up to the ladder on the Cliff Walk Trail
  • At the base of the ladder
  • Cliff Walk Trail ladder
  • In spots, the Cliff Walk Trail still had a hard layer of snow
  • The first and longest climb
  • The first viewpoint on the Cliff Walk Trail just below the Hello Rock Trail
  • Looking South from the Cliff Walk Trail
  • Looking up the ridge to Point Surprise
  • Looking down the gully in the trail just before the first viewpoint
  • Continuing up the trail
  • Looking South towards Gap Mtn from Point Surprise
  • Looking Northeast along the mountain from Point Surprise
  • Looking out over Bald Rock to Monte Rosa
  • The summit seen from Bald Rock
  • Looking over Kiasticuticus Peak
  • Ice still clinging to the rocks further up the mountain
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