Hiked up to Change Peak today. I really enjoy the Change Creek Trail. Thanks to the builders and maintainers of it. Melting snow coverage began at 2400' and got deep once you exit the trees onto the old road. I think I put my snow shoes on at 3400' briefly. Then I promptly took them off and went straight up to cut the long, meandering switchback. Probably more trouble than it's worth in these snow conditions. I think I would have rather enjoyed the views on the road.
Rejoined the road around 4000', snowshoes back on. Drank my coffee and enjoyed the windy summit for quite awhile. Snowshoes off and back on a few too many times, off for good ~3500'. I decided to make it a loop and come down Great Wall Trail which I'd never been on. It was the perfect forgiving amount of snow for running down. I forgot how rocky some of Mount Washington Trail is, not great for running. Enjoyed a relaxing walk on the Ironhorse back to Change Creek.
I didn't see anyone hiking all day. 10.3 miles 3440'.
Comments
Dave Schuba on Change Creek, Change Peak, Great Wall Trail
Thanks for your report. I feel like we did this hike together just one day apart as I did it yesterday in the opposite direction starting at the Mount Washington TH. I did stick to the roads more as they held the snow so I could keep my snowshoes on longer that way although there were a couple interesting Creek Crossings. The Change Creek Trail was fun to do for the first time. Thanks again
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Dave Schuba on Apr 08, 2022 10:03 AM
thre3thre3thre3 on Change Creek, Change Peak, Great Wall Trail
Thank you for the comment Dave. I enjoy the Hall Creek - Change Creek area and plan to explore it more in the future. There seem to be a lot of nice old roads for snowshoeing without any people. I haven't been up there without snow yet.
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wabi sabi on Apr 10, 2022 05:15 PM