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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Welch Mountain, Dickey Mountain, NH
Trails
Trails: Welch Dickey Loop Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: No issues. We were the only car in the lot at arrival at 9:20 am. At departure around 12:15, there were 10-12 cars in the lot.  
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: A few step overs / small rock hops 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Some of the flashes were iced over, so hard to Se. But overall the markers and trail were in decent condition.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: The trail is very icy (see below), and Allie struggled with icy ledges in some spots.  
Bugs
Bugs: None.  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Nothing.  
 
Comments
Comments: I hadn't done this hike in a long time. I had forgotten how beautiful the views are.

The trail is VERY icy and traction is a must! We saw a few people turn back who were not prepared to deal with the ice. No need for snowshoes, but crampons/spikes are necessary.

This is a great hike, with two nice summits and the unbelievable ledges. It was cold today. About 17 degrees when we set out, and only 5 degrees (not including the wind) at the first summit. Nevertheless, completely worth it - if you have the right gear to deal with the icy ledges. Overall, a great day on the trail and a great way to close out 2014.  
Name
Name: B$ 
E-Mail
E-Mail: Blw47@hotmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2014-12-31 
Link
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