Monte Rosa

Monte Rosa is a moderate hike in New Hampshire's Jaffrey - Monadnock Lot, about 0.34 miles long with a one-way climb of 276 feet. The route is a point-to-point trail, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.27 miles, where the grade reaches 54 percent. The trail starts at roughly 2,435 feet and peaks at about 2,510 feet before descending to around 2,065 feet. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jaffrey show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 73°F, while the station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run cooler. Smith Summit Trail and Marian Trail both lie about 0.2 miles away. For paddling, Nubanusit Brook is about 6.7 miles off, and Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities is about 7.1 miles away.