Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Event Coordinator: HikerBikerMax # People: 15
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level:
Moderate to Strenuous
SUMMARY: The Welch-Dickey loop trail hike is the ideal Spring warm-up hike for two big reasons: It is among the first of the trails in NH's White Mountains to be clear of snow and ice in the spring; and at barely five miles in length, it offers pretty much everything that the White Mountains have to offer, but in small doses. No wonder the AMC White Mountains Guide describes it as a trail that offers excellent views for a modest effort. However, do not be deceived by this comment, as there are some steep sections which will give you a workout, even if they are indeed short. This being April, be prepared for any type of weather, so bring layers to put on and take off accordingly. Also bring one or two liters of water, as there is no potable water on the trail. We plan to hike counterclockwise, which will take us to the ledges below the summit of Mt. Welch, and then to the summit itself, where we will stop for lunch. So bring a lunch and/or snacks to share. We should be done hiking by 3:00 p.m or so.
Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: The Welch-Dickey loop trail hike is the ideal Spring warm-up hike for two big reasons: It is among the first of the trails in NH's White Mountains to be clear of snow and ice in the spring; and at barely five miles in length, it offers pretty much everything that the White Mountains have to offer, but in small doses. No wonder the AMC White Mountains Guide describes it as a trail that offers excellent views for a modest effort. However, do not be deceived by this comment, as there are some steep sections which will give you a workout, even if they are indeed short. This being April, be prepared for any type of weather, so bring layers to put on and take off accordingly. Also bring one or two liters of water, as there is no potable water on the trail. We plan to hike counterclockwise, which will take us to the ledges below the summit of Mt. Welch, and then to the summit itself, where we will stop for lunch. So bring a lunch and/or snacks to share. We should be done hiking by 3:00 p.m or so.