tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post6585015873112593704..comments2024-03-24T14:10:13.944-04:00Comments on 1HappyHiker: A Short Bushwhack to Bald Mountain (Chocorua) from the Hammond Trail1HappyHikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-18310437636047955582014-05-24T21:19:13.832-04:002014-05-24T21:19:13.832-04:00Thanks for providing the link to the legend of Cho...Thanks for providing the link to the legend of Chocorua. Interesting! One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-14709230822178397992014-05-23T17:50:34.551-04:002014-05-23T17:50:34.551-04:00Hi Rita,
Thank you for your reply!
Perhaps you a...Hi Rita,<br /><br />Thank you for your reply!<br /><br />Perhaps you and/or others might be interested in reading some additional information about this mountain by cutting and pasting the link below into your web browser. As stated in this short article, Chocorua is more than a mountain. It is also a legend. Back in the early to mid 1700s, Chocorua was not yet the name of a mountain. It was the name of a real person. Chocorua, the person, was a Native American chief. The legend about him is explained in this article.<br />http://www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com/articles-c-2009-08-05-149206.113119_the_death_of_chocorua.html<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-37997062644999272702014-05-23T17:15:55.589-04:002014-05-23T17:15:55.589-04:00I enjoyed the photo of the hikers atop Mt. Chocoru...I enjoyed the photo of the hikers atop Mt. Chocorua; it certainly puts into perspective the enormity of the mountain. <br />As you noted, several states have one (or more) "bald mountains" located within their borders. In Utah, one of our bald mountains is in the High Uintas. It's a thrilling high-elevation hike. <br />Looks like you had great fun on your Bald Mountain hike as well! Thanks for sharing!One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-71980257808834279532014-05-23T15:25:07.441-04:002014-05-23T15:25:07.441-04:00Hi Karl,
Thanks for taking a moment to read my bl...Hi Karl,<br /><br />Thanks for taking a moment to read my blog and to post a reply!<br /><br />For certain, Mt. Chocorua is a picturesque mountain! If there was a beauty contest for mountains, it would certainly be a frontrunner!<br /><br />And just as a side note, many years ago when I first saw this mountain, I thought surely there cannot be a hiking trail to the top of that sharply pointed peak. Well as I later learned, there are indeed trails, and what great fun it is to hike them!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-34459519865919206382014-05-23T14:17:36.296-04:002014-05-23T14:17:36.296-04:00Thanks, Jon! Another great report of a not so soug...Thanks, Jon! Another great report of a not so sought after peak. I like how you noticed the assortment of rocks on the ledges. The colors of those rocks are pretty cool as well (greens, blacks, oranges, etc.). I never get sick of looking at Mt. Chocorua from different viewpoints.<br /><br />KarlKarlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872637235573785618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-61004598622249346342014-05-22T20:42:38.456-04:002014-05-22T20:42:38.456-04:00Thank you, Steve!
Having your blog reports for re...Thank you, Steve!<br /><br />Having your blog reports for reference, along with my brand new WODC map, I should be all set for some interesting explorations on the south side of Chocorua! Will mean putting some extra miles on the 1HappyHonda, but so be it! :-)<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-83064605790384735852014-05-22T20:11:51.516-04:002014-05-22T20:11:51.516-04:00Terrific report, John! Glad you enjoyed Bald. Like...Terrific report, John! Glad you enjoyed Bald. Like Joe said, that first photo is a gem. There are many interesting places to explore on the south side of Chocorua!<br /><br />SteveSteve Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16403760631302934834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-66480581669466971032014-05-22T15:20:33.624-04:002014-05-22T15:20:33.624-04:00Thanks Joe!
Yup, there's total agreement with...Thanks Joe!<br /><br />Yup, there's total agreement with your comment: "You just can't go wrong with anything on or near Chocorua."<br /><br />Not only was this my first time to visit Bald Mountain, but it was also only my second time to hike on the south side of Mt. Chocorua. When visiting the summit of Mt. Chocorua, I've always used a northern approach via the Champney Falls Trail. The trails on the south side are a much longer drive for me. However, I'll probably be heading down that way a little more often for some more adventures on that side of the mountain!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-68955810014298009562014-05-22T14:33:23.568-04:002014-05-22T14:33:23.568-04:00Great report John. I remember reading Steve's ...Great report John. I remember reading Steve's on Bald Mountain. You just can't go wrong with anything on or near Chocorua. <br /><br />Lastly, that first photo is a postcard. Beautiful!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing,<br />JoeJustJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657236449099527872noreply@blogger.com