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Metacomet - Monadnock Trail vs Pinhoti 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
Metacomet - Monadnock Trail Pinhoti Trail
Distance 113 mi181 km 313 mi504 km
Elevation gain 10,653 ft3,247 m 13,510 ft4,118 m
Typical duration 8 days 20 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from September to October Best from October to November
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Metacomet - Monadnock Trail vs Pinhoti Trail: which should you hike?

At 313 mi504 km, Pinhoti Trail is the longer route — roughly 200 mi323 km more than Metacomet - Monadnock Trail (113 mi181 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Metacomet - Monadnock Trail 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.