Keene, New Hampshire Hotel near Mount Monadnock

Mount Monadnock Nearby Hotel Major Trails Monadnock Views

Discover amazing Mount Monadnock in Monadnock State Park, a true hiker’s paradise.

What’s even more amazing is that it is only 20 miles from the Holiday Inn Express-Keene, an entirely smoke-free Keene, New Hampshire hotel.
 

Mount Monadnock. Mount Monadnock is the main event in Mount Monadnock State Park. Comprised of 5,000 protected acres, Mount Monadnock is the most popular mountain in the country and the world’s second most hiked mountain after Japan’s Mount Fuji. Located in southwestern New Hampshire near Jaffrey, Mount Monadnock offers 40 phenomenal miles of picturesque hiking trails, along with a visitor center, a campground with bathrooms and showers, and some of the most incredible views you’ll ever see. Though Mount Monadnock is an intimidating 3,165 feet high, more than 125,000 people hike to the top of it each and every year. For more information, visit www.nhstateparks.org/state-parks/alphabetical-order/monadnock-state-park/.  [Top]

Mount Monadnock Major Trails. Five major trails can be followed to reach the top of Mount Monadnock and they start in all directions. Old Toll Road and White Arrow Trails run 2.2 miles from the south. Dublin Trail is also 2.2 miles long but begins from the north. White Dot Trail is 1.9 miles in length and starts in the southeast. Marlboro Trail goes 2.1 miles from the west. And the longest trail, Pumpelly Trail, traverses 4.5 miles and starts from the northeast), Trail information and maps can be found at the Monadnock Visitor Center. For more information, visit www.nhstateparks.org/state-parks/alphabetical-order/monadnock-state-park/.  [Top]

Mount Monadnock Views. The name Monadnock comes from the Abnaki Indians. It translates to "mountain that stands alone." And when you stand on Monadnock’s summit that is devoid of trees, the sights are unquestionably impressive. Enjoy 100-mile panoramic views of all six New England States. In addition to Boston, New Hampshire’s White Mountains and Vermont’s Killington Mountain, you can catch glimpses of Mount Sunapee, Mount Graylock and Little Monadnock. For more information, visit www.mountainsummits.com/mountains/newhampshire/monadnock.htm.  [Top]