Change in Direction:  After scouting the trails, I found that the Hazeltop Summit did not have the terrific views as expected.  In fact, it had no view!  The trail at, and near, the summit was thickly tree lined, with nothing to see except the narrow trail ahead... and behind.  But all is not lost. Instead we will still start in front of the Big Meadows Lodge, take a short walk to Blackrock Overlook, and onward to the Appalachian Trail, heading…