Monadnock: The Mountain that Stands Alone
Mount Monadnock, or Grand Monadnock, in Jaffrey, New Hampshire is the most prominent mountain peak in southern New Hampshire. At 3,165 feet, Monadnock's bare, isolated, and rocky summit provides expansive views and has inspired artists, athletes, and nature lovers for centuries. Featured in the writings of Mark Twain, H. P. Lovecraft, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau, Monadnock is the most summitted peak in North America and the second most in the world. Discussed are the ecological damage in 1819 that left it's crest bare, and the struggle to preserve it for the future as a nature and tourist destination.
- 2023
- 0 Hrs 56 Mins
- Documentary
Mount Monadnock, or Grand Monadnock, in Jaffrey, New Hampshire is the most prominent mountain peak in southern New Hampshire. At 3,165 feet, Monadnock's bare, isolated, and rocky summit provides expansive views and has inspired artists, athletes, and nature lovers for centuries. Featured in the writings of Mark Twain, H. P. Lovecraft, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau, Monadnock is the most summitted peak in North America and the second most in the world. Discussed are the ecological damage in 1819 that left it's crest bare, and the struggle to preserve it for the future as a nature and tourist destination.