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A major ice storm in December 2008 caused severe damage to park trails and facilities and resulted in closure of the park - violators may be ticketed and towed. Park officials plan to clear the White Dot Trail first then others as time allows. See the park website for more information.
The Old Halfway House Trail is actually a relatively new trail, built to provide a wooded alternative to the gravel section of the Old Toll Road. It connects to the White Arrow Trail, one of the most popular routes on the most-climbed mountain in NH except in winter when a lack of plowed parking can discourage use. Whether to hike the road or the trail is a matter of personal preference based on conditions that particular day. The Parker Trail doesn't connect to the Old Halfway House Trail so Parker Trail users should hike the road.
Distance: From NH Route 124 to White Arrow Trail, about 1.2 miles one-way
From NH Route 124 to summit, about 2.3 miles one-way
Elevation gain: From NH Route 124 to White Arrow Trail, about 500 feet on the ascent, minor on descent
From NH Route 124 to summit, about 1700 feet on the ascent, minor on descent
Maps:
Free park trail map with payment of park fee
USGS Monadnock Mtn 1:25,000 (there is also a Monadnock Mtn 1:24,000 which does not show this area)
AMC Monadnock Mtn
Location: Monadnock Region
NH 2003-2004 map P-4
DeLorme NHA&G 20-F1 - Jaffrey
The trail is located on the S side of Monadnock, which is E of Keene
Trailhead:
Parking area N side of NH Route 124 about 5.2 miles W of junction with US Route 202 in Jaffrey, elevation about 1500 feet
State park service fee collected during the warmer months
This parking lot is for daylight use only, cars parked after dark may be ticketed
N 42.8348, -72.1140 W (WGS84)
Take exit 5 off I-89 and follow US Route 202/NH Route 9 about 14.3 miles to split, exit onto US Route 202. After another 25.8 miles to Jaffrey, turn R (W) on NH Route 124 and follow it 5.2 miles to trailhead on R
Upper End: White Arrow Trail just beyond end of gravel on Old Toll Road, elevation about 2000 feet
Owner: state and others
Maintainer: Monadnock State Park, 603-532-8862
Special regulations: State park, no pets and no fires or camping along trails
From the E end of the parking lot by the toll booth, the Old Toll Road leads uphill through a gate, and almost immediately the Old Halfway House Trail leaves L. The trail first runs in a narrow strip of woods between the road and a stone wall, then briefly follows the ridgecrest before dropping down the W side. The path is wide and not as eroded as the century-old trails. After some minor ups and downs, it begins a steadier climb and crosses the Cart Path at 1.1 miles. It continues to climb and ends at 1.2 miles at the White Arrow Trail just above where the gravel Old Toll Road ends.
Parking area not plowed but you may be able to dig a space. The road may be plowed to the private residence.
Map Notes: The USGS 7.5' map does not show this trail or most of the connecting trails. Use the park or AMC map.
Park trail map (online version)
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