| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Welch Mountain, Dickey Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Welch-Dickey Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 27, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at the lot off Orris Rd. WMNF fee area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The brook crossing at the start of the trail has a firm ice bridge for now. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Right at the FPA sign (Welch side of the loop) there is a large tree down. It can be walked under but will be some work to clear. Noted many new-to-me "TRAIL" signs at key turns along the loop. |
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 | Comments: |
The good news: Conditions on the entire loop were superb today, with a packed surface and little ice. Spikes were the perfect tool and travel was easy and quick.
The bad news: With incoming warm weather and rain, these great conditions will be a mess after the weekend. :(
I chose this one today based partly on a recent report and that report was spot on. Tremendous long-distance views and despite a somewhat busy parking lot I didn't see too many folks along the loop. My car said six degrees at the trailhead but it warmed up quickly and the snow was starting to get a little soft from the sun by late morning. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-12-27 |
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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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