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Mount Monadnock

Jaffrey, NH · 42.861, -72.108

One of the most climbed mountains in the world. Multiple routes from 2–5 miles. Above-treeline summit with views to all six New England states.

ModerateNortheast3,165 ftSummitAlpineSummit viewsFamily friendly

Mount Monadnock

🌫️ Fog

Use Caution
50°
Feels 50°FSummit · 3,165 ft
6:13 AM7:23 PM
WINDYPRECIP POSSIBLE

Wind

25mph

Precip

59%

Humid

100%

Elev Δ

+1900ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

52°54°

Hourly Forecast

2 PM

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53°

8mph

3 PM

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53°

9mph

4 PM

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54°

10mph

5 PM

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54°

10mph

6 PM

🌫️

54°

12mph

7 PM

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54°

11mph

8 PM

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54°

12mph

9 PM

🌫️

53°

11mph

10 PM

🌫️

53°

10mph

11 PM

🌫️

52°

11mph

12 AM

🌫️

52°

11mph

1 AM

🌫️

53°

8mph

Summit Conditions

55°F→−5°→50°F

Wet lapse rate: 2.7°F/1,000ft · 1,885 ft gain

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

◆L4
Waterproof rain shellPACK

2.5L or 3L waterproof breathable jacket — separate from your wind shell

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves↟Rain shell

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Trail Guide

Updated 1:29:14 PM · America/New_York

Updated Sep 1, 1:29 PM UTC

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