Mount Monadnock
Mount Monadnock, or Grand Monadnock, is a mountain in the town of Jaffrey, New Hampshire.
A mountain inside Jaffrey
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°. When to go ↓
Rindge is the nearest base
Rindge is 9 miles southeast, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 67 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Jaffrey. Green months are the mild ones.
Mount Monadnock
Mount Monadnock, or Grand Monadnock, is a mountain in the town of Jaffrey, New Hampshire. It is the most prominent mountain peak in southern New Hampshire and is the highest point in Cheshire County. It lies 38 miles (61 km) southwest of Concord and 62 miles (100 km) northwest of Boston. At 3,165 feet (965 m), Mount Monadnock is nearly 1,000 feet (305 m) higher than any other mountain peak within 30 miles (48 km) and rises 2,000 feet (610 m) above the surrounding landscape. Monadnock's bare, isolated, and rocky summit provides expansive views. It is known for being featured in the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 3,166 ft
- Listed
- National Natural Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 53K a year
Where to stay near Mount Monadnock
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Jaffrey (4) and Keene (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mount Monadnock | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffrey | in town | — | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 5,633 | $246K | B |
| Keene | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 13 9 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 23,072 | $253K | C |
| Rindge | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 5 2 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 6,502 | $415K | A |
| Swanzey | 10 mi west | 15 min | 5 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 7,461 | $259K | B |
| Peterborough | 9 mi east | 15 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 6,499 | $405K | A |
| Dublin 22% vacation homes | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,605 | $431K | — |
| Richmond | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 4 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,234 | $313K | — |
| Marlborough | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 2,201 | $267K | A |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mount Monadnock
Other well-known places within 69 miles.
Big draw62 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw68 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw58 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw63 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
49 mi LakeWalden Pond
57 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
36 mi LakeQuabbin Reservoir
65 mi LakeLake WinnipesaukeePhoto credits
Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · Lake Winnipesaukee: No machine-readable author provided. JohnJHenderson~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain
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Visiting Mount Monadnock
Is Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey?
Yes. It’s inside Jaffrey, NH.
When is the best time to visit Mount Monadnock?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is Mount Monadnock from Boston?
About 67 miles southeast of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mount Monadnock?
Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT), about 34 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boston Logan (BOS), about 66 miles.
Where should I stay near Mount Monadnock?
Keene (12 mi, 13 places to stay), Jaffrey (in town, 4 places to stay) and Rindge (9 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in Jaffrey
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Jaffrey’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.