2. Mt. Monadnock
  3. 2016

09-01-2016 Climb

A quicker hike up and back along the Marlboro Trail. The hike was a total of 4.39 miles with 1,825 ft of total elevation gain. It was 60 degrees on the summit with and average wind speed of 10 mph with gusts around 14 mph. 90% humidity and clouds made for less than ideal views and somewhat uncomfortable hiking conditions
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The kiosk at the start of the trail
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The kiosk at the start of the trail

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  • The kiosk at the start of the trail
  • About 1/4 of a mile up the trail is a trail register where you can sign in. I looked on the way down though and it appeared that all the notebooks were full
  • A gentle early section of trail
  • I noticed this rock on the ground. It appears to have split some time ago and the layers have slowly been working further apart
  • The trail leading over a large exposed piece of rock
  • One of a few short inclines before the real climb begins
  • The start of the steep climb
  • The first real climb of the day is the steepest and longest
  • Still on the steep climb, the trail makes a turn over some rocks
  • Just above the steep climb is a small opening in the trees before things really open up more
  • One of the many white Ms that help blaze the Marlboro Trail
  • Clear markings at the junction with the Marian Trail
  • A well stacked cairn at the junction with the Marian Trail
  • The Rock House
  • The large mostly flat rock on top overhangs enough to provide a bit of shelter. Giving this feature it's name. Most normal sized adults could probably stand upright underneath the rock
  • The view from the junction of the Marlboro and Marian Trails
  • Looking down over the open rock
  • Gap Mountain to the south
  • A bit of a view to the west
  • A close up look at some of the needles on one of the trees
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