2,734 ft | Welch-Dickey | 1 route
Feels like 36°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.15" (24h) · 1.57" (48h)
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Sunday morning offers the best conditions in the next 48 hours — skies clearing after Saturday's heavy snow, with only a 38% chance of slight rain. Start early to maximize dry conditions before any afternoon precipitation arrives. Monday brings continued drizzle and is less favorable.
Trail: Welch-Dickey Loop Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“The conditions were about as perfect as they could be. No snow or ice anywhere to be found. There were parts of the slabs that were wet, but nothing difficult. Views were good all day, but clouds rolled in as did the temps decrease. The lower part going counter clockwise was muddy but not terrible. Manageable. There were parts as well that had standing water on the trail, but not bad. No spikes or anything needed.”
Trail: Welch Dickey Loop Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“A great go to on a day I want a quick workout. I heard there was no snow here so I went and can confirm there’s zero snow or ice on this whole loop. Ledges were mostly dry . The getting and good now before the bugs and the crowds.”
Trail: Welch Dickey Loop Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“hadn't seen an update on these guys on here in a while so figured I would go investigate. Slabs were slippery earlier this morning due to the recent rain so extra caution was necessary. Lots of water also flowing at a bunch of different area on the trail, not a ton of mud, just wet. Good news is almost now more snow nor ice. I think I counted about 20 snow/ice features along the trail, of which about 15 were smaller than a square foot, a few were a few square feet and then near the Dickey summit there was a stretch of snow and a stretch of ice each maybe 20 feet long. All in this loop is in good condition and every time I do it I'm like man I need to hike this more!”
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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