Most New Englanders have heard about the magnificent vista atop Mt. Monadnock, but relatively few actually check it out, because, hey, getting there is all uphill right? The Boston Globe thinks that’s a mistake. As this short piece opines, Mount Monadnock offers the best trek opportunities in New England. The Globe points out that most summits in the White Mountains require longer climbs before emerging above timberline, but climbing the Monadnock, you will quickly leave the woods to be faced with steep rocks, and find yourself in a desert-like environment, where only a few twisted trees fight the wind and cold. This quick and easy piece tells you everything you need to know before setting out on the best mountain trek in New England.
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