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Welch-Dickey Loop

"And a great time was had by all."

Saturday, July 2, 2011
Thornton / Waterville Valley, NH
Moderate to Strenuous
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The trip report

The weather on Saturday was absolutely perfect for viewing the panoramic scenery offered by this loop trail. Clear sunny skies allowed the group to absorb the breath taking views from many miles away. The hike was a good mix of moderate to strenuous inclines elevating one's heart rate without being too terribly taxing. 

We had a full group in that everyone that signed up made the trip. We took a lunch break at the summit of Welch   and then proceeded towards Dickey on our way back to our starting point. Back at the trail head we decided to head off to the Country Cow for some drinks and good food. This was a very fun and memorable trip. I wish to thank everyone who came along. A special thanks to those who remembered to bring a camera to record the fantastic views.  

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About this event

Please join me in hiking this very popular moderate to challenging 4.4 mile trail loop located at the gateway to the beautiful Waterville Valley area of New Hampshire. Your reward for making the 1,600 foot elevation climb will be excellent breath taking views.  We'll meet at the trail head off Orris Road at 10:30 AM sharp. Bring lots of H2O, sunscreen and insect repellant. Include a brown bag lunch as we'll break for lunch when we reach the summit.  RAIN CANCELS THE TRIP.

For those signed up for my kayak the Pemi River on Sunday, July 3, you may wish to consider spending the weekend at a local campground or motel. Contact me for suggestions.   

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miabchhome GUEST MEMBER
miabchhome
Mount Snow, VT
regularguyma SUSTAINING
regularguyma
BOSTON, MA
tdefauw GUEST MEMBER
tdefauw
Plymouth, NH
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jkelaghan
Plymouth, NH
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chris19111
Lexington, MA
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Candia, NH
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Comments

A member · Jun 28, 2011
If there is a possibility that you will not attend the hike then please remove yourself from the reservation list to give those on the waiting list an opportunity to attend. Thanks...
A member · Jun 30, 2011
The weather forecast is promising hot and sunny conditions for Saturday. The hike itself is about 4 hours in duration and we'll make time to have lunch on the trail. Hope to see everyone on Saturday! Thanks...Lee

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