The ratings below have been submitted by visitors who have hiked the trails listed in Hiking in New Hampshire. To rate a trail, click on "Rate this Trail" on that trail's listing.
Number of ratings for this region: 9
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Trail Name:Mount Monadnock State Park I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: August, 2005 Trails that I hiked: Always the white dot trail -- in 1948, 1995 and 2005. Favorite trails: white dot Best time to go: Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: wide ... though rocky and rooty, the rocks and roots are by and large not loose. What I disliked: occasionally the white painted dots disappear ... Additional comments: too bad you can't screen out the dumbos before they ascend ... Last time I had to tell a bunch of kids, "supervised" by three "adults" not to toss cairn rocks down the mountain side ... saw a woman with a small child on her back papoose-style, a backward slip on rocks and the kid's in big trouble. Submitted by: whs from: williston park ny Date submitted: Aug 20, 2005
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Trail Name:Mount Monadnock State Park I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: June, 102 Trails that I hiked: White Dot Favorite trails: White Dot Best time to go: Summer Time on a Clear warm day Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: On a clear day you can see Boston. There is definently an alpine climate at the top of the mountain. What I disliked: There are some rude people who hike it. Additional comments: Its a pretty easy hike and the view at the top is pretty good especially when you can see Boston. Always enough room to eat lunch and check out the views. Submitted by: SSM from: Lebanon, NH Date submitted: June 14, 2004
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Trail Name:Cardigan State Park I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: May, 2004 Trails that I hiked: West Ridge Trail 1.5miles 3 miles round trip. Favorite trails: West Ridge Trail Best time to go: Summer time on a warm, clear, dry day Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: The summit is 365 degrees with nice views. You can see the Green Mountains in the distance. At the top it is a rock face with tons of room. There is a 24-7 manned fire tower that you can go into. What I disliked: Gets boring after a lot of hikes Additional comments: Its a very nice day hike. If you want great views, try one of the Green or White Mountains Submitted by: SSM from: Lebanon, NH Date submitted: June 14, 2004
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Trail Name:Mount Monadnock State Park I have hiked there: Few I last hiked there in: Apr, 2003 Trails that I hiked: White Dot/Cross Favorite trails: All Best time to go: Year Round Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Well marked great day hike. On a clear day you can see a hundred miles from Boston to Albany. What I disliked: It's a little like hiking the Cross Bronx in the summer. It is the most hiked mountain in the world which means after a a good hike to the summit you may find a 1000 people on the summit. But you can still always find a nice place for lunch. Comments: I have seen a lot of people thinking it's a easy stroll to the summit on the White Dot trail. It's not a cake walk you do have to work to get there. Bring water, It amazes me the amount of people I have meet on the trail who don't, some with kids. It may not be the rockies but it's still a hike come prepared. Submitted by: Doc from: Connecticut Date submitted: March 5, 2004
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Area name:Sunapee State Park I have hiked there: Several I last hiked there in: August, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Andrew Brook Trail Favorite trails: Andrew Brook Trail Best time to go: All year! It's a great trail for every season--nice as a first winter hike. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The trail is beautiful and set through woodland. The trail is about 3 miles from trailhead to ski season snack bar at the top. About 2/3 of the way to the top is Lake Solitude--a great rest point or destination. The White Cliffs are another few minutes up the trail, overlooking the Solitude with great views of the surrounding area. The snack bar at the top (only open during ski season) has a great view from the second floor deck and it has chairs outside for taking a break. What I disliked: While it's not a dislike about the trail, I suppose I could do without the communication tower at the top of Mount Sunapee. Comments: Submitted by: NF from: Date submitted: Oct 18, 2003
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Trail Name:Squam Range I have hiked there: Several I last hiked there in: Oct, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Algonquin, Morgan, Percival, Wentworth, Crawford-Ridgepole, Old Bridle Path, Cotton Mountain, Black Mountain Pond Favorite trails: Algonquin Best time to go: October Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Very well maintained trails with stairs and waterbars, incredible scenery What I disliked: nothing Comments: some steep ledges in Whites Submitted by: EJM from: Sandwich, NH Date submitted: Oct 18, 2003
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Name of area:Mount Monadnock State Park I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Sept, 2002 Trails that I hiked: We use White dot and White cross. We have hiked Cascade Link and Spruce Link as well. We always intend to try new trails but have not as yet. Favorite trails: White Cross and White Dot respectively. White dot could be a challenge to hike down. Best time to go: May through October Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The scenery is a big bonus, but I love that it's a great workout. What I disliked: Comments: Monadnock is so popular that it gets very crowded during peak season. Many people seem to equal a lot of noise. A good majority hikers, it seems, don't share my philosophy that it's the peace and quiet that make the hike. Submitted by: Moe from: Rutland, MA Date submitted: Nov 11, 2002
Area name:Mount Monadnock State Park I have hiked there: I last hiked there in: Trails that I hiked: pumpelly trail
Favorite trails: pumpelly trail Best time to go: october or november Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: na What I liked: layout of trail and scenery What I disliked: none Comments: it is rocky Submitted by: rp from: Date submitted: Nov 6, 2002
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Area name:White Mountains Times hiked: Date last hiked: , Trails hiked: Throughout the Presidentials, the Carter Range and Franconia Notch. Favourite trails: This is an awesome area, but don't forget to go beyond the presidentials. Best time to go: summer, fall, winter Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Tundra in the east -- 'nuff said. What I disliked: Mt. Washington is so overused, even on nice winter days, that you feel like your in a cue from the trailhead to the summit. The summit scene is even worse because the cars. That said, go hike it. Comments: Submitted by: pj from: Date submitted: June 2, 2002
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