Boston: Mt. Monadnock Loop
Hike 4.6 miles up the quieter, less-traveled west side on one of the mountain's oldest trails, alternating between forested scrambles, old streambeds, and exposed rock ledges.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 5.8
Waypoints
MML001
Location: 42.8595008850098, -72.1392135620117
Head NE onto Marlborough Trail marked by white M blazes
MML002
Location: 42.8616828918457, -72.1228179931641
Rise above treeline to first of many rock ledges (slick when wet); great views of summit and forested countryside of S. New Hampshire; continue following white Ms
MML003
Location: 42.861515045166, -72.1225204467774
Continue straight @ junction on Marlborough Trail, eventually bearing R and following trail marked D/M (Dublin/Marlborough) to summit
MML006
Location: 42.8523178100586, -72.1130828857422
R onto Monte Rosa Trail; cross small seasonal stream
MML007
Location: 42.8561515808106, -72.1135482788086
Continue straight at junction on Monte Rosa Trail, following cairns; bear L downhill, trail turns into Great Pasture Trail in 150 ft.
MML008
Location: 42.8567848205566, -72.1170806884766
Great Pasture Trail ends @ Marian and Mossy Trails; go R on Marian
MML009
Location: 42.8606338500977, -72.1181182861328
Cross stream (good water supply)
MML010
Location: 42.8629493713379, -72.1194000244141
L at T onto Marlborough Trail; retrace route 1 mile back to parking lot
MML004
Location: 42.8613967895508, -72.1084136962891
Monadnock?s rocky summit; views of Mt. Washington to NE and Mt. Wachusett to SE on a clear day; retrace D/M trail 100 feet, go L onto White Arrow Trail
MML005
Location: 42.8581314086914, -72.108283996582
Descend into woods, bearing SW