The trail up to the Pitcher and Champney Falls was mostly well-marked, though conditions underfoot on a snowy day in May were not the best - quite slippery. 16 I opted to take the pipe trail. Other than that I’d say this hike was a 10/10 - as everyone says some of the best views in the White Mtns, and if you can get up there for Sunrise on a clear day, go for it! The weather looked wonderful and in the mid 50’s at the peak so off I went. It’s not easy, but once you get to the top, it’s a phenomenal 360 view. It was steep at first, then turned to open rock slabs and then really leveled out. Took Liberty to Hammond to Weetamoo and back to Piper to complete the loop. to Bee Line Trail (2600'): 3.0 mi., 1700 ft., 2 hr. The Piper Trail is a challenging trail that summits Mt. Took Liberty to Hammond to Weetamoo and back to Piper to complete the loop. Chocorua. There was light snow and a large amount of ice on the rocks- definitely do NOT recommend doing this loop when icy. Follow this dirt road until you reach the parking lot for the trailhead. Started after 3, enough time to make the ~6 o'clock sunset, but this is NOT the ideal time to start this hike in October as it gives a shadowy view towards Chocorua from the great views at Carter Ledges and Sister summits. These hikes are … 15 min. Nothing too strenuous though. Dogs are also able to use this trail. We had the peaks to ourselves which was pretty cool! Definitely go up counter clock wise. Busy at the summit- trails had less people the further you were from the top. These posts have been tagged with Mount Chocorua NH, or are within 1.5 miles of it. Absolutely gorgeous summit views. You will also have spectacular views towards your destination, Mt. Lots & lots of people at the summit so be careful if trying to distance yourself. Beautiful hike- went counterclockwise. Nothing too strenuous though. Finished my 48 two weeks ago and was starting to go into hiking withdrawals. New Hampshire, United States, North America Marks7. There are several trails to the summit that create a variety of out-and-back and loop options. Easy climb until that point, after which there was some scrambling and steeper points. Views are beautiful. The first set of switchbacks is reached at 2.4 miles. Glad we did that because the trail was absolutely packed. TrailsNH v3 upgrade details are here. The CMC is responsible for clearing and maintaining seven trails on Mount Chocorua and Mt Paugus, including the Brook Trail, Hammond Trail, Bee Line Trail, Weetamoo Trail, Old … These rock scrambles were STEEP and made our legs BURN. It’s a long hike, took just over 6 hours. 2431 miles away. Viewing: 1-2 of 2. An enjoyable mix of terrain, fun scrambles, and great views. Parking lot at 8 am had 3 cars. The top was much more difficult to get to the summit and going down that area was dicey. Some have him falling from a high rock, while others have him being shot by white men after he uttered a curse on the valley below him. Ignore this and continue on down the ridge on the Hammond Trail. Pay attention to the waypoints listed here for the correct trail junctions. Summit sunset view is over the Sandwich Range but they will block the sunset from Aug-Nov and Jan-May. Hiking info, trail maps, and 220 trip reports from Mount Chocorua (3,500 ft) in the Sandwich Range of New Hampshire Mount Chocorua Scenic Area Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. History: The Liberty Trail (formerly the Chocorua Mountain Road) is an old bridle path that Jim (Dutch) Liberty improved in 1887 and incorporated with the state of New Hampshire in 1889. The trail leaves the gravel road on the right at .4-mile and follows south of Claybank Brook. Any of the round trip options to the summit are over seven miles in total length and will take six hours or more. Other than that I’d say this hike was a 10/10 - as everyone says some of the best views in the White Mtns, and if you can get up there for Sunrise on a clear day, go for it! Hunde sind auf diesem Weg erlaubt. Any of the round trip options to the summit are over 7 miles and a will take 6 hours or more. It costs $3 per day to park here. And as a heads up, I don’t see how you could safely do this route in really wet or icy conditions. Once you get up to the ridge via the steep ridge trail you will be following a ridge traverse over open ledges and several peaks to the rocky summit of Chocorua. We'll be back to do the full loop! To your north is the bulk of the 4,000 foot peaks and to the west are the Tripyramids. Definitely bring spike as I don’t know if the warm weather will melt the snow and then it may freeze over night. The Piper Trail junction was the beginning of our last push to Mt. Search Routes near: Washington, United States. Trail Details: The trail begins by following a gravel road beyond the parking lot gate. Be ready for some serious scrambling. There are many areas where you have to scramble which is important to know. We ended up with a point to point and someone gave us a ride back. It was a little confusing after the summit, make sure you get back on the right trail for the loop. Well worth the trip! That said, there’s no prettier or cooler looking mountain than Chocorua and the effort was well worth it. Solstice is ideal. Did the whole loop counterclockwise today in perfect conditions. 50 min. Just warm rock and sun. The way up was perfect.. moderate hike with seriously amazing views in peak foliage. What an intense experience. Die Route ist am besten von April bis Oktober zugänglich. The following information is intended to provide an idea of lengths and variety of trails only. From the Chocorua Summit you will have great views towards Mount Washington and the rest of the White Mountains before heading back to the parking area. It was windy but. I’m very active and athletic but don’t have a ton of mountain hiking experience, so if you hike a lot of mountains you may find it a little easier at the summit. There was one section at about 3.5 miles that does not get sun and so I put my spikes on for about a minute. Finished my 48 two weeks ago and was starting to go into hiking withdrawals. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke nur für erfahrene Abenteurer geeignet. Mt Chocorua is a bald, 3,490ft summit with commanding views of the Mt Washington Valley, Maine and the eastern White Mountains. Mt. Chocorua. Especially popular are the Piper Trail (4.2 miles (6.8 km) each way from the east), the Champney Falls Trail (from the north), and the Liberty Trail (from the southwest). Chocorua. Chocorua summit (3490'): 3.6 mi., 2600 ft., 3 hr. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. There are two popularways to hike Mt. So much better then hiking in the trees and just coming to an opening at a peak. My target when I finished the 48 was Mt Chocoura. This hike is definitely worth the effort! Trails weren't too busy given how packed the summit was. Here you will join up with the Middle Sister Trail that will take you over Third, Middle and First Sister Peaks on the way to Chocorua. The way up was perfect.. moderate hike with seriously amazing views in peak foliage. EastKing. There are many areas where you have to scramble which is important to know. My review isn't for the full loop because we accidentally took Piper Trail all the way to the summit- oops! We started our hike about 6am, counterclockwise, reaching the first overlook by Carter’s Ledge as the sun was rising. Day was absolutely beautiful sunshine and the wind was low so the ridge line and summits were great to enjoy. Trail was absolutely gorgeous. Although Mount Chocorua is under 3,500 feet (1,100 m) in elevation, its bare and rocky summit commands excellent views in all directions. Search Enter the peak, waterfall, hut or shelter, or park you want to hike in the Northeast. Granted we hiked on Columbus Day weekend so what can you expect!! Summit sunset view is over the Sandwich Range but they will block the sunset from Aug-Nov and Jan-May. You will find the stone base remains of an old fire tower here. Mount Chocorua via Hammond Trail and Liberty Trail is a 7.5 mile out and back trail located near Chocorua, New Hampshire that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. One rock scramble makes you feel alive! Follow this dirt road until you reach the parking lot for the trailhead. Set off via the Champney Falls Trail and encountered the first problem - no footbridge over river (as described in hike books) so a bit of rock hopping was in order. I dropped down on the other side where the trail went up and there was not wind. Its not on the 4,000-footer list, the 50 finest or 100 highest but it was one of the better views I've had in the Whites. From the Chocorua Summit you will have great views towards Mount Washington and the rest of the White Mountains before heading back to the parking area. It’s a long hike, took just over 6 hours. I went pretty hard with only a quick sandwich break and it took all of 5 hours. Fun hike! Nothing really until about 3 miles but nothing to worry about. Und ein Pfad anzeigen. While all of the stories agree that he met his tragic death on the mountain, they differ as to how. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is best used from April until October. Slipped and slid a number if times on granite slabs within ~1 mile of summit.. Night hiking down was gradual enough to still trail run much of the way out. Camp Penacook Shelter can be reached by following the Piper Trail for 2.8 miles to a marked spur trail leading to the 3-sided lean-to and outhouse. The trail is primarily used for hiking and snowshoeing and is best used from April until October. One being the 8.4 Mile (2400 feet in elevation gain) Champney Falls trail from the Kancamagus Highway Rt 112. And if you’re scared of heights, I think it would be scary even without ice. Great trail, incredible views. Hike on Piper Trail for an additional 0.5 mile all the way to its end on the summit of Mount Chocorua. I spent a good while just soaking in the views up there. Relaxed up there for over an hour. Views are incredible. My own app says I did 10.2 miles, for what it’s worth. Chocorua (3,500 ft.) in 4.3 miles and 2,700 ft. of elevation gain. Chocorua sorgt für ein schön früh Winter wandern, aber nur ein Versuch es in gutem Wetter und kommen vorbereitet: sind Steigeisen und Taschenlampen. I dropped down on the other side where the trail went up and there was not wind. Definitely bring spike as I don’t know if the warm weather will melt the snow and then it may freeze over night. I would probably just do Piper out and back next time, but I’m glad I did the loop once. So much better then hiking in the trees and just coming to an opening at a peak. These posts have been tagged with Mount Chocorua Scenic Area NH, or are within 1.5 miles of it. Worth the effort, summit is beautiful. The Champney Falls were beautiful surrounded by snow covered trees but after a bit of … Piper Trail. There were a good amount of people at the summit but plenty of room for everyone to have their own piece of paradise and take photos, We really did not pass that many people on the trail. Make sure to bring good shoes for some rocky scrambles and a camera. Mt. Absolutely amazing trail, we found it more on the moderate side of being technical. I recommend you prepare yourself physically & bring a snack once you get to the top! The hike down was not very difficult. Get on this trail now! Here you will join the Carter Ledge Trail up to the Third Sister and the junction with the Middle Sister Trail over the ridge. I was especially surprised at how steep parts of Middle Sister were—made 2 or 3 legit rock climbing moves on highly exposed area. TrailsNH has just about every hiking trip report, trail advisory, and forest road closing in the Northeast. Not a lot of people at the peak. Trail was just awesome, beautiful weather, perfect NE fall colors (despite the early peak this year) and there’s plenty of fun terrain to tackle. We had the peaks to ourselves which was pretty cool! There were some other flat areas with ice that I was able to skate through using my poles or go around. Here you will join up with the Middle Sister Trail that will take you over Third, Middle and First Sister Peaks on the way to Chocorua. Or search for places near you: Near Me. There were some sketchy parts on Carters Ledge where I would have turned around if there was ice. Trails on the southeastern section of the mountain, as well as trails on Mount Paugus immediately to th… This took about 1.5 miles off the round trip. A perfect view to the north and west into the heart of the White Mountains, and the many surrounding lakes and peaks nearby. Mount Chocorua Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. An enjoyable mix of terrain, fun scrambles, and great views. It costs $3 per day to park here. User Login: TrailsNH provides enhanced features when you login. The overall trail up was amazing as there were so many openings where you can see your final destination and mountain around you. One of the classic hikes in NH. Mt. Head to your right to continue up the Piper Trail. At 1.4 miles, a loop trail will branch off on the left to scenic Champney and Pitcher Falls. Nothing really until about 3 miles but nothing to worry about. This is one of the most popular and beautiful hikes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Definitely go up counter clock wise. That said, there’s no prettier or cooler looking mountain than Chocorua and the effort was well worth it. It was steep at first, then turned to open rock slabs and then really leveled out. Also in the wet it would be more challenging and dangerous in spots. Beautiful hike- went counterclockwise. One rock scramble makes you feel alive! Chocorua stands only 3,490 feet tall, but has become popular with New Hampshire hikers because of its rugged trails, majestic views, and Native American legends of old. Relaxed up there for over an hour. Hier kann hervorragend gewandert und gejoggt werden. As soon as we were off the first summit we were running into hikers in droves. There was light snow and a large amount of ice on the rocks- definitely do NOT recommend doing this loop when icy. Fun hike! Solstice is ideal. Mt. A popular rocky traverse over a series of mountains in the Whites with terrific 360 degree views. Take lots of photos then head south on the Hammond trail to complete your loop down. Mount Chocorua Loop Trail ist ein 9.8 Meilen langer, stark besuchter Rundweg in der Nähe von Conway, New Hampshire. I was wondering if and when I would see snow or ice. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. It’s not easy, but once you get to the top, it’s a phenomenal 360 view. Mount Chocorua has the feel of a 4,000-footer without quite reaching that elevation. The peak is very popular and you will meet people even in the dead of winter. Pay attention to the waypoints listed here for the correct trail junctions. Hopefully you will have good weather and not need this trail. The hike down was not very difficult. Trail was just awesome, beautiful weather, perfect NE fall colors (despite the early peak this year) and there’s plenty of fun terrain to tackle. There are many trails up the mountain, and they can be quite crowded during the summer months. Great trail, incredible views. However the trail was pretty quiet. In.3 miles the loop will reconnect with the Champney Falls Trail, which becomes steeper. My target when I finished the 48 was Mt Chocoura. I first learned about the old Skull Cairn Trail last winter after snowshoeing up the Hammond Trail, also on Mt Chocorua, when I met a … You will also have spectacular views towards your destination, Mt. New Hampshire folklore has made Mt Chocorua, supposedly named for a real Native American, into the site of a murderous misunderstanding between the white settlers and the natives. Make sure to bring good shoes for some rocky scrambles and a camera. Absolutely gorgeous summit views. To your north is the bulk of the 4,000 foot peaks and to the west are the Tripyramids. Google Login Facebook Login. Follow Piper Trail for 0.2 mile where it will meet West Side Trail on the right; keep straight on Piper Trail. There is a trail called the West Side trail that is below the summit that will let you continue along the ridge safely without being exposed over the Chocorua summit. Hard but worth it! Views are incredible. Get on this trail now! Champney Falls. Head to your right to continue up the Piper Trail. I was especially surprised at how steep parts of Middle Sister were—made 2 or 3 legit rock climbing moves on highly exposed area. Man kann nicht immer nur die nächste Trail markieren von das, welches Sie an. Amazing views, last mile was a bit challenging but totally worth it! Mount Chocorua bears the name of Sokosis Chief Chocorua who lived in the early 1700s. You are now at the summit of this peak in the southern White Mountains of New Hampshire. Dogs are also able to use this trail. We'll be back to do the full loop! You will have a 360 degree view. There was one section at about 3.5 miles that does not get sun and so I put my spikes on for about a minute. I recommend you prepare yourself physically & bring a snack once you get to the top! This is one of the most popular and beautiful hikes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is best used from April until October. The Chocorua Map app uses an exquisitely detailed shaded relief base map created with LiDAR elevation points spaced every one meter (3.3 ft). Went up Piper to and from. I would probably just do Piper out and back next time, but I’m glad I did the loop once. Easy climb until that point, after which there was some scrambling and steeper points. Er führt entlang eines Flusses, durch schönen Wald und es gibt oftmals Wildtiere zu sehen. The trail passes to the junction with the Bickford Path and … Trail was absolutely gorgeous. Chocorua looks like the summit of a peak you may find in the Colorado Rockies! Hopefully you will have good weather and not need this trail. 16 which is also an out-and-back. Here you will take a left onto the Weetamoo Trail down the north side of the ridge to complete your loop hike back to your vehicle. Worth the effort, summit is beautiful. Add Route to Mount Chocorua: Create New Attach Existing. My own app says I did 10.2 miles, for what it’s worth. However the trail was pretty quiet. Regardless of the exact mileage, this is a significant day hike. Went up Piper to and from. Although we obviously made it, it was extremely sketchy on Carter’s Ledge, and doing rock climbing moves when you are that exposed is dangerous with ice (there are no trees or roots to grab....just icy slabs of rock angled off the side of the cliff). There were some other flat areas with ice that I was able to skate through using my poles or go around. Granted we hiked on Columbus Day weekend so what can you expect!! Views were phenomenal. Chocorua’s summit from the opposite side. We took multiple breaks going up, so our calves could rest. You will have a 360 degree view. Not a lot of people at the peak. Regardless of the exact mileage, this is a significant day hike. And if you’re scared of heights, I think it would be scary even without ice. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Take lots of photos then head south on the Hammond trail to complete your loop down. Before you go though, take the time to check out the very cool Jim Liberty Cabin. Absolutely amazing trail, we found it more on the moderate side of being technical. Take Route 16 north from the town of Chocorua until you see a White Mountain Forest hiking sign next to a convenience store on your right. Lots & lots of people at the summit so be careful if trying to distance yourself. New Hampshire, United States, North America Google Maps Loading... (this could take up to 30 … Standing at 3,478 feet, it offers outstanding 360 degree views on its rocky and uniquely shaped summit. In the warmer months it's a relatively short hike to the dramatic treeless summit. There were a good amount of people at the summit but plenty of room for everyone to have their own piece of paradise and take photos, We really did not pass that many people on the trail. Hiking Trails. Piper Trail was another trail that brings you to Mt. At 3.0 miles the Middle Sister cutoff leads to the Middle Sister Trail. Ignore this and continue on down the ridge on the Hammond Trail. Although dogs are allowed in this area, users have reported that most dogs will have trouble with the scrambling portions of this route. Mount Chocorua via Hammond Trail and Liberty Trail, Liberty Trail and Brook Trail Loop to Mount Chocorua, Claybank Brook Trail to Hammond Trail Loop, Big Pine Natural Area- Betty Steele and Peg King Spur Trails, Mount Chocorua via Liberty Trail to Bee Line Trail to Bolles Trail. Also in the wet it would be more challenging and dangerous in spots. There were some sketchy parts on Carters Ledge where I would have turned around if there was ice. At the Halfway House, a former logging camp, … Just warm rock and sun. Although Mount Chocorua is lower in elevation (3,490') compared to other major White Mountain peaks, its trailheads are located at low elevations, resulting in a substantial elevation gain that makes Mount Chocorua as strenuous a hike as many much higher peaks. Access the most current trip planning information anywhere. 2431 miles away. Easy, open trailhead. You are now at the summit of this peak in the southern White Mountains of New Hampshire. The top was much more difficult to get to the summit and going down that area was dicey. And as a heads up, I don’t see how you could safely do this route in really wet or icy conditions. Parent: Mount Chocorua. The Piper Trail is one of my favorites because it really has it all - flat & easy with technical ledges towards the summit. iPhone and iPad owners can now experience the Chocorua Lake basin and trails with our new Chocorua Map app for iOS mobile devices. to Mt. Chocorua is one of the most climbed and photographed mountains in the White mountains of New Hampshire. Busy at the summit- trails had less people the further you were from the top. Here you will take a left onto the Weetamoo Trail down the north side of the ridge to complete your loop hike back to your vehicle. And on the way down there are many lookouts where you can see what you have just accomplish. Er führt entlang eines Flusses, durch schönen Wald und es gi Amazing views, last mile was a bit challenging but totally worth it! Mount Chocorua is a moderately difficult hike located at the southern end of NH’s White Mountains. Hard but worth it! Take Route 16 north from the town of Chocorua until you see a White Mountain Forest hiking sign next to a convenience store on your right. Mount Chocorua Loop Trail ist ein 9.8 Meilen langer, stark besuchter Rundweg in der Nähe von Conway, New Hampshire. We took the carter ledge side of things up to middle sister first and then went on to summit. I spent a good while just soaking in the views up there. It was a little confusing after the summit, make sure you get back on the right trail for the loop. A popular rocky traverse over a series of mountains in the Whites with terrific 360 degree views. There is a trail called the West Side trail that is below the summit that will let you continue along the ridge safely without being exposed over the Chocorua summit. Every hiking trip report, trail advisory, and forest road closing in the Northeast. Hiking Lists. Chocorua, NH: Trails: Brook Trail, Liberty Trail: Date of Hike: Sunday, May 17, 2020: Parking/Access Road Notes: Plenty of parking. By following hiker blogs and hiking forums TrailsNH helps you access the most current trip planning information anywhere. We ended up with a point to point and someone gave us a ride back. Views are beautiful. Although dogs are allowed in this area, users have reported that most dogs will have trouble with the scrambling portions of this route. Parent: Mount Chocorua. Chocorua. … Sunrise was absolutely gorgeous!! Mount Chocorua via Hammond Trail and Liberty Trail, Liberty Trail and Brook Trail Loop to Mount Chocorua, Claybank Brook Trail to Hammond Trail Loop, Big Pine Natural Area- Betty Steele and Peg King Spur Trails, Mount Chocorua via Liberty Trail to Bee Line Trail to Bolles Trail. My review isn't for the full loop because we accidentally took Piper Trail all the way to the summit- oops! Be ready for some serious scrambling. Sunrise was absolutely gorgeous!! This took about 1.5 miles off the round trip. Here you will join the Carter Ledge Trail up to the Third Sister and the junction with the Middle Sister Trail over the ridge. Mount Chocorua Loop Trail is a 9.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Conway, New Hampshire that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. I went pretty hard with only a quick sandwich break and it took all of 5 hours. This hike is definitely worth the effort! Alles zu sagen: Mt. I’m very active and athletic but don’t have a ton of mountain hiking experience, so if you hike a lot of mountains you may find it a little easier at the summit. Glad we did that because the trail was absolutely packed. What an intense experience. Chocorua looks like the summit of a peak you may find in the Colorado Rockies! The weather looked wonderful and in the mid 50’s at the peak so off I went. Its true legendary status has been … We took the carter ledge side of things up to middle sister first and then went on to summit. And on the way down there are many lookouts where you can see what you have just accomplish. Mount Chocorua Loop Trail is a 15.8 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Conway, New Hampshire that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. Although we obviously made it, it was extremely sketchy on Carter’s Ledge, and doing rock climbing moves when you are that exposed is dangerous with ice (there are no trees or roots to grab....just icy slabs of rock angled off the side of the cliff). The other is the Pipe Trail from Rt. The overall trail up was amazing as there were so many openings where you can see your final destination and mountain around you. to Liberty Trail (3200'): 3.4 mi., 2300 ft., 2 hr. Started after 3, enough time to make the ~6 o'clock sunset, but this is NOT the ideal time to start this hike in October as it gives a shadowy view towards Chocorua from the great views at Carter Ledges and Sister summits. As soon as we were off the first summit we were running into hikers in droves. Here you will see a trail descending down to the south to your right. Mt. We broke the treeline soon after the junction and began the rock scrambles. 20 min. These hikes are recommended for strong hikers only. I was wondering if and when I would see snow or ice. Did the whole loop counterclockwise today in perfect conditions. Since I was already on Rt. Champney Brook Trail to Mount Chocorua is a 7.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Conway, New Hampshire that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. You will find the stone base remains of an old fire tower here. Chocorua’s summit. 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