| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Welch Mountain, Dickey Mountain (Attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Welch-Dickey Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 2, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot plowed, with about an inch of loose powder over solid ice, so watch your step! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The first large crossing on the loop CCW was still suffering from the massive rainstorm last week, so we followed tracks about 50 feet upstream and found a safer place to cross on ice-covered rocks. All other crossings are step-overs |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Zero blowdowns, trail is in awesome shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No doggos today |
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 | Comments: |
Had a few hours to stretch our legs after the long drive up from CT, so hit the upper and lower ledges of the loop CCW for sunset (3.5 miles out and back). Trail is pristine: hard packed with snow, microspikes all that’s needed for lower sections, but copious amount of ice at the first overlook and beyond, so K-10s were the weapon of choice, and had no trouble ascending or descending. With the wind blowing WNW, we were shielded from the brunt of the windchill, and able to enjoy the scenery without turning into ice cubes. Intercepted a flock of turkeys, and tried to get a glimpse of the bobcat that left prints next to our trail while we were ascending. This is a great one to do with the frigid temps, but definitely bring more than microspikes! |
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 | Name: |
islandgirl |
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 | E-Mail: |
joannhall4@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-02 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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