MONADNOCK REGION LOOP (approx. 80 miles)

A circular loop (with two cut-outs) through some of the most quintessentially New England towns in New Hampshire.

From Keene , which claims to have the widest Main Street in the world, head southeast on Rt. 101 to Marlborough , then south on Rt. 124, which takes you past Monadnock State Park to Jaffrey . East of Jaffrey , turn north on Rt. 123 to Peterborough , known for its lively cultural offerings, then onto Rt. 136 to Greenfield .

In Greenfield , turn west on Forest Road, which rejoins Rt. 123 in Hancock. Continue west on 123; west of Stoddard you can either continue on Rt. 123 to much-photographed Marlow and the junction of Rt. 12A south, which will take you back to Keene . Or you can take Rt. 10 south past Gilsum , where you can either turn west on Surrey Road to Gilsum Road to Rt. 12A, or you can follow Rt. 10 south to Keene .