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Elevation
  
579 m

Age of rock
  
400.265424 million years

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Location
  
Troy and Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire

Parent range
  
Central New England upland

Topo map
  
USGS Monadnock Mountain

Mountain type
  
Monadnock; metamorphic rock

Easiest route
  
Similar
  
Gap Mountain, North Pack Monadnock, Skatutakee Mountain, Kidder Mountain, Pack Monadnock

Little Monadnock Mountain, 1,900 feet (579 m), is located in the towns of Fitzwilliam and Troy, New Hampshire. Most of the mountain is located within Rhododendron State Park; there are scenic vistas from ledges just below the summit. The 110 mile Metacomet-Monadnock Trail crosses the mountain.

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Map of Little Monadnock Mountain, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447, USA

The mountain is flanked by Gap Mountain four miles northeast and by the Franconia Range (not the major ridge in the White Mountains), 4.5 miles to the west; its south and east slopes drain into the Tully River, then to the Millers River, thence to the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound, while its north and west slopes drain into the Ashuelot River, thence to the Connecticut River.

HikingEdit

The summit ledges of Little Monadnock Mountain are accessible via the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail or by the shorter route from the Rhododendron State Park headquarters/trailhead in Fitzwilliam (1.2 mi/1.9 km to the summit). A loop (4.1 mi/6.5 km) via both trails is possible. The mountain is open to hiking, picnicking, and snowshoeing in the winter. Leashed pets are allowed in Rhododendron State Park.

ConservationEdit

Rhododendron State Park features the largest natural grove of native rhododendron in northern New England. The grove has been recognized as a National Natural Landmark. A loop trail through the grove is accessible from the park trailhead.

References

Little Monadnock Mountain Wikipedia


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