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Hidden Canyon vs Metacomet - Monadnock Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Hidden Canyon Metacomet - Monadnock Trail
Distance 1.0 mi2 km 113 mi181 km
Elevation gain 1,562 ft476 m 10,653 ft3,247 m
Typical duration 1 day 8 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Local Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from April to May Best from September to October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Hidden Canyon vs Metacomet - Monadnock Trail: which should you hike?

At 113 mi181 km, Metacomet - Monadnock Trail is the longer route — roughly 112 mi180 km more than Hidden Canyon (1.0 mi2 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Hidden Canyon is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.