Trails Used

Welch-Dickey loop

Trail Conditions

Notes

The ascent up Welch includes a number of moderately steep long slabs, making the counter-clockwise route a good AMC guidebook recommendation to follow. This was a perfect leaf season day with vibrant full foliage. Despite a relatively low summit, Welch gave a stunning 360 degree view, and the hike up also offered many great views. We lost the trail somehow after we hit the col's nadir and ending up with a bit of a traverse through the woods on a pseudo-trail and then short bushwack to the Dickey summit. Traction would be essential if there is any ice on the slabs whatsoever. Great hike!

Parking

Only a few cars in a big lot at 10am on a Wednesday

Water Crossings

One trivial stream crossing near trailhead

Trails Used

Welch Dickey Loop

Trails Used

Welch Dickey Loop

Trails Used

Welch Dickey Loop

Trails Used

Welch-Dickey Trail Loop

Trail Conditions

Notes

Great weather for hiking. Was surprised at how many people were on the trail on a Monday. A good bunch of people all around.

Parking

Lots of cars for a Monday paved lot 50% full at 9:30 AM and full by noon. There were about 4 cars in the unpaved parking section at noon. Still plenty of parking left.

Water Crossings

No water crossing issues.

Wildlife

No bugs at all at the lower part of the trail or at the summit. With the exception of some really cool Dragon Flies on Welch Summit.

Trails Used

Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

Trails Used

Welch Dickey Loop

Trails Used

Welch-Dickey Loop Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Beautiful day for this vista-filled loop. Views were top-notch, slabs were dry and it was a great day to be out there.

Parking

Plenty of room in the large lot at 10:30 a.m.

Water Crossings

Crossing was easily hoppable.

Wildlife

Brutal. First day this season saying that. Combo of wet conditions and little wind made them pesky.

Trails Used

Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

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Welch Dickey Loop

Trail Conditions

Notes

Great hiking the loop as always. Snow/ice completely gone. Coming down Dickey in the woods was a bit slippery with the dry leaves so caution is advised. Past two groups on the way to the first lookout. Saw no one after that.

Parking

About 15 cars there at 6PM. They must have been ahead of me.

Water Crossings

No issues.

Trails Used

Welch and Dickey

Trail Conditions

Equipment

Notes

Beautiful day for a hike. Some slick areas present. Hiker used microspikes out of caution after warnings from other hikers about treacherous/sketchy conditions, though conditions were not as severe as warned.

Trails Used

Welch Dickey Loop

Trail Conditions

Equipment

Notes

It was cold last night so I assumed there would be ice on the slabs. I started at 11AM and by the time I was up top most had melted on the Welch side. But, coming down Dickey there were some slick areas in the shade. Had to be real careful as it was difficult to tell if the slabs were just wet or actually ice coated. One hiker was wearing microspikes which was probably the best way to go in that section. Other than that it as a gorgeous day for a hike with the sun keeping me warm despite the 40' temps. Hardly any wind. Welch ascent below treeline is a bit wet and muddy. Snow in between the peaks, but nothing significant as seen in the pics.

Parking

15 cars or so.

Water Crossings

No issues.

Wildlife

Dogs, no bugs!

Trails Used

Welch-Dickey loop

Trail Conditions

Notes

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.

Parking

Plenty of spots in the lot when we arrived at 8:30. About 10 cars when we left at 12:30

Water Crossings

Normal water crossings - easy

Wildlife

No bugs

Trails Used

Welch-Dickey Loop

Trail Conditions

Notes

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.

Water Crossings

Water crossing was a tad sketchy but we all made it without getting wet

Wildlife

Not yet!

Trails Used

Welch Dickey loop trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

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.

Parking

Fee lot had plenty of parking today .

Water Crossings

Easy to step on rocks today

Wildlife

None today

Trails Used

WD Loop

Trail Conditions

Equipment

Notes

Welch Dickey is 99.9% free of ice! Just a little bit of an old monorail left as you pass through the top of Dickey (as seen in 4th pic). Been waiting for this for a while glad it’s come to fruition! Also ran into WMNF guys replacing the little bridge .5 miles in or so. That will be nice. Some slabs were wet from the rain/melt but my Ultra’s had no issue walking right up them.

Water Crossings

Immediate crossing was not an issue.

Wildlife

Just a couple sets of off leash hounds under voice command. A pleasure to see!

Trail Conditions

Notes

Helicopter landings observed on ridge of Dickey. Two helicopters landed and took off. Views were good. Slushy snow on top of ice encountered in shaded wooded areas during descent from Welch toward Dickey.