2,734 ft | Welch-Dickey | 1 route
Feels like 78°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.06" (24h) · 0.06" (48h)
~4°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Tuesday offers the best conditions with clear skies and long daylight. An early morning start takes advantage of cooler temperatures and lighter crowds. Wednesday through Thursday should be avoided or approached cautiously due to fog and rain chances that will make the open ledges significantly more slippery.
Trail: Welch-Dickey Loop Trail, herd path
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant
“Trails were wet from the overnight rain. Many areas were more like streams as the water drained off the ledges. Some areas of open ledge were beginning to dry out but were primarily wet the whole way. Luckily the ledge offers good grip so I never felt like I was going to slip. Excellent views as always from both peaks. Made the short trek out to the North view ledge on Dickey. Franconia Ridge was in the clouds. Partly cloudy and windy with temps in the 60s. Glad the humidity broke!”
Trail: Welch-Dickey Loop Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant
“Beautiful day for this vista-filled loop. Views were top-notch, slabs were dry and it was a great day to be out there.”
Trail: Welch-Dickey Loop Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery
“It was a great morning for this hike despite a chilly start and a little spring snow. Most of the trail was wet but not especially slippery. As the elevation increased, there were occasional patches of black ice, especially between Welch and Dickey and in the col, though they were mostly easy to avoid. Some of the slabs were characteristically slick in these conditions, but overall the hike felt straightforward and conditions were good. Microspikes came along for the ride but ended up not being necessary.”
Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth, Mt. Washington Avalanche Center, USGS Stream Levels, OpenWeather Air Quality.
AI-generated from public data. Always verify conditions before heading out — backcountry weather can change quickly.
Rising above the Waterville Valley region in the White Mountain National Forest, this satisfying summit sits within the Sandwich Range and rewards hikers with sweeping, open views despite its modest elevation. The popular Welch-Dickey Loop Trail traverses both this peak and neighboring Dickey Mountain, making a scenic 4.4-mile circuit that punches well above its weight. The route features extensive exposed ledge walking with dramatic panoramas of surrounding peaks, including Mounts Tecumseh and Osceola. The open slabs provide an above-treeline feel that is relatively rare on shorter hikes in the region, making this an excellent introduction to ridge walking for newer hikers. The trail's combination of forested approaches and airy granite ledges gives it a varied, engaging character. As a **52 With A View (52 WAV)** list peak, it attracts peak baggers seeking New Hampshire summits with exceptional scenic payoffs.
Elevation
2,734 ft
Range
Welch-Dickey
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
43.9210, -71.5774
Welch Mountain
2,605 ft
43.9190, -71.5760
Dickey Mountain
2,734 ft
43.9230, -71.5787
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6 incidents on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
47-year-old male from Thornton, NH
On October 7, 2025, William Rose, 47, suffered a leg injury on the Dickey Mountain Trail approximately 1.2 miles from the trailhead. Rescuers from Campton/Thornton Fire Department, NH Fish and Game Conservation Officers, and Pemi Valley Search and Rescue Team responded. He was carried out via rescue wheel litter and transported to Speare Memorial Hospital.
Sharon Christianson, 61, of Texas
Christianson fell and suffered a leg injury about 2.2 miles from the trailhead while hiking the Welch-Dickey Loop with her husband. Rescuers carried her by litter to the trailhead, and she was transported to Littleton Regional Hospital.
Calee Merenda, 25, of Salisbury, MA
Merenda injured her leg and could not continue; over 20 rescuers carried her by litter 1.5 miles down to the Welch-Dickey trailhead.
Nicolasa Kuster, 53, of Stockton, California
Kuster, a solo hiker, fell on slippery rock near the summit of Dickey Mountain and could not walk out. Two Good Samaritans stayed with her and called 911; Campton-Thornton Fire stabilized her and rescuers carried her out.
Elisabeth Campbell, 26, of Somerville, MA
Campbell suffered a serious lower-leg injury descending Welch Mountain and could not finish the hike. Rescuers reached her about 1.3 miles from the trailhead, secured her in a litter, and belayed the litter with rope on steep, icy portions of the trail.
Nick Swertlow, 45, of Long Beach, California
Swertlow suffered a possible lower-leg injury while descending the Dickey Mountain Trail and was carried off the trail by rescuers.