Anyone interested in a VFTT outing to Monodnock ?

[Peakbagr]

Is anyone up for a hike up Monodnock sometime this Fall or Winter?
I've passed by this peak for over 20 years, busy with other mountains.
We did a family and friends hike to Monodnock summer before last and it was a blast. While its crowded on top, walking above the treeline for a long time was fun, and its a short enough day to allow dinner and adult beverages afterward.

 

[Mark_151]

I'm in the neighborhood, so I'd be up for it. Winter works best for me, that's when the crowds thin out a little bit. Early morning starts definitly help as well.

 

[Dugan]

Do you mean Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey NH? There's another in VT near Colebrook NH, but I don't think it has an exposed summit.

If it is the one in Jaffrey, I'd be interested, but only in winter.

 

[iceNsnow]

I am interested!

Would it be a day trip?
Anyone from Albany area want to carpool?

 

[Quietman]

Any time for me. I live 10 miles away and was up the Dublin trail last month for the 1st time in years. Pumpelly sounds good for a group trip, or some of the lesser travelled trails on the south side.

 

[Peakbagr]

Inge,
We could meet in Albany. Lets see how many folks are up for this.
Autumn or Winter.
Its the one in southern NH.

PB

 

[Frosty]

Pumpelly sounds good for a group trip, or some of the lesser travelled trails on the south side.

Sounds good. I'd be up for that.

Frosty

 

[poison ivy]

I'd definitely be interested... it's been years since I've hiked Monadnock.

-- Ivy

 

[sardog1]

FYI, for the benefit of that happy, handsome white-haired guy pictured above:

Monadnock State Park bans pets in the park. For details for all NH state parks see NH State Parks pets policy.

 

[iceNsnow]

Autumn or winter!

PB - midweek in either season!

 

[KayakDan]

Mrs. KD and I would be interested in a fall or winter gathering. We usually use Monadnock as a November trip once or twice to get in shape for backpacking season in the Whites. Who wants to make this an overnight? It's pretty plush there-bathrooms- and fire rings in the campsites-and a camp store. Andrew and Mike do a great job there.

 

[Bob]

BoB is in...

I am 'red-lining' Mt. Monadnock.
I also have a camp nearby if anyone wants to stay there. It is a hike-in spot in Marlow NH.

 

[Peakbagr]

Looks like even at this early date there is interest. Maybe a Saturday in late October with an alternative weather backup date.
Looking to hear from a few other folks still.

 

[Rick]

Perfect timing!!!!! Count me in Please -
I was on Mt. Wachusett yesterday and saw a Mountain almost directly north of me, about 25-35 miles away It had a long distinctive ridge. I couldn't wait to get home to see what it was on my Nat Geo Topo. Naturally it was Monadnock. Our new house is about 1 hour almost directly south (right by Wachusett).

I'd love to hook up with VFTT folks there!!!!!

 

[cooperhill]

How about a winter moonlight hike. I did that a couple of years ago.

 

[Peakbagr]

It certainly appeals to me, but its a couple of hours drive for a few of us who don't live nearby.

 

[Dugan]

October is close enough to winter for me.

sardog1: Thank you, I am aware that Monadnock and many other NH state parks do not allow pets. In any case, I would not bring a dog on a large group hike. Too many unknown people could lead to too many unpredictable situations.

Rick: If you see a big white dog wearing a blue halter on Wachusett, that's me (or rather, I'm the human at the other end of the leash). Hope you enjoy learning the trails!

 

[KenC]

I'd be in Peakbagr!!.... Fall / Winter, either is fine. From a crowds standpoint the later the better. It's only 1.5 hours from my house woohoo no 3+ hour drive I'd camp it there at the park.

 

[brianW]

Where do I sign up? A 15min drive will beat the 3hr drive to the Whites. I was on the Monadnock (well Bald Rock) yesterday with the kids. Like Bob I am slowly redlining it also.

Just a heads up for the weekend of October 23rd, Keene, NH will be putting on their annual Pumpkin Festival. Last year they had over 28,000 jack-o-lanterns lite in the downtown area. It is a pretty cool site to see.

 

[LittleBear]

I'm interested. I've actually never hiked Monadnock! Whether I can make it or not depends on the date you pick. My hiking calendar is quite full (LOL).