Hiking to New Heights: Mount Zoumagang in the Spring

Zoumagang is located in the middle of the Huiji Mountains in Fengqiao Town, Zhuji City, Zhejiang Province, with its main peak rising 835 meters above sea level, making it the second highest peak in the Huiji Mountains. The mountain is known for its stunning natural scenery, including Cephalotaxus forests, clear streams, and unique rock formations. Visitors can enjoy hiking trails that offer panoramic views of the surrounding area.

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Points of interest along the way

As climbing the stone stairs from Huangkeng Village, a creek gurgles down the roadside, indicating that it is spring and the snow on the mountains has melted into the stream. I didn’t dare to test how cold the water in the stream was.

As we climbed, we discovered we were approaching the stream’s headwaters, and there were little waterfalls at many of the elevation changes. The sound of running water followed us throughout the trip, bringing to the serene atmosphere of the woodland.

We soon saw the snow that had yet to melt on the mountains. We soon stepped onto the gravel road, where the snow had not yet melted. The snow and gushing stream combined to create a gorgeous landscape, making the trek even more delightful. The contrast between the leftovers of winter and the signals of spring made for an unforgettable journey through nature.

The snow had shattered trees and blanketed the mountain routes, making the journey extremely difficult. The crunch of the snow beneath our shoes gave an element of adventure to our journey as we handled the difficult terrain. Before we traveled, we didn’t anticipate that the snow hadn’t melted in the mountains.

The route is sometimes muddy from snow and ice melting, sometimes frozen and treacherous, damaged trees obstruct the road, and snowy streams must be dribbled through. These hurdles are significantly more tough than the elevation of the climb.

Finally, we made it to the top!