Change Creek Trail

Change Creek Trail is one for the hiker who wants to get away from the crowds and is okay taking on a wilder trail to do it. This hike tends to be quiet, and it’s very pretty and a nice mid-distance. However, the challenge comes on the second half of the hike, when you’ll be dealing with a severely overgrown trail very overdue for a good pair of clippers. Wear long pants and long sleeves if you can.

The first half of the trail is steep, beginning with a short walk up from the road with a nice view of the Change Creek Bridge. Climb up to the bridge and go left (west) to find the trailhead at the end of the next bridge. Head up, taking one of the short spur trails for a view of the valley if you please.

After you reach Hall Point, turn onto an old forest road. This is where the overgrowth begins. While the trail remains easy enough to follow, you’ll get a spider web in the face if you’re not very careful. Make it through, turning off the road at the signage for the pond. At the pond, retrace your steps back to the trailhead.