| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Welch Mountain, Dickey Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Welch-Dickey Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 19, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was the first one in the lot but it was pretty well filled @ noon with more coming in. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One sit-n-spin about a half mile up the Welch ascent and another step over just beyond. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw one pooch on descent of Dickey. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I found a trekking pole basket on ascent of Dickey and an open tube of 85 SPF sun block on my car when I returned. I placed both items at the kiosk. |
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 | Comments: |
The lower portions of the trail are good to go. The slabs on the upper portions are probably 55/45 dry and lightly running water but many areas in the trees have some seriously slick melting ice. These spots are generally brief and can be carefully bareooted. I only wore Microspikes on descent of Welch and into the col where the icy stretch was a bit longer.
I had both summits to myself and just soaked in the abundant sun and incredible views all morning. This hike was proof positive that good things come in small packages.
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-04-19 |
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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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