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Spring Hike on Welch-Dickey Trail

Wonderfully warm spring weather with a great group of guys

Saturday, April 12, 2014
Campton, NH
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Hosted by JPHiker

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Wonderfully warm spring weather with a great group of guys

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With its southern exposure, the Welch-Dickey Loop Trail is among the first to be clear of snow in the spring, and after such a brutal winter, I am sure we will all be very eager to get our hiking legs in shape sooner rather than later.  This is also arguably one of the most rewarding hikes in NH's White Mountains which, as the AMC Guide always tells us, can be accomplished with a modest effort.  It is the type of hike that offers pretty much everything in the Whites:  exposed ledges with great views of Waterville Valley; steep rock faces; alpine vegetation.  All of it in moderate amounts, to make it easier on the legs.

Because this is April, one never knows how the weather will behave, so bring layers of hiking clothes (jacket, fleece, polyester t-shirt, sturdy hiking boots).  Also bring lunch and/or snacks to share, as we will likely linger on the ledges if the weather is nice.

This is a dog friendly hike, but bring a leash.  Inclement weather will cancel.

Who came along (7)

JPHiker SUSTAINING
JPHiker
Jamaica Plain, MA
HikerBiker SUSTAINING
HikerBiker
Manchester, NH
emsinjp GUEST MEMBER
emsinjp
Jamaica Plain, MA
M SUSTAINING
markus24
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH
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Bob Mcgee SUSTAINING
Bob Mcgee
Winthrop, MA
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