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Welch Dickey Loop Trail

Hiking Trail

Hard
4.01 mi
1,814 ft
2:23:15
The Welch Dickey Loop Trail is a popular hike that takes you to two beautiful New Hampshire summits. You guessed it, Mount Welch and Mount Dickey! This trail is considered hard, and most hikers choose to complete the loop in the counterclockwise direction. You can of course go the other way and still have a great adventure. The Welch Dickey Loop is one of the most popular hikes in the area with Strava members. Check out the photos to get a sense of the beautiful views of Waterville Valley that you’ll enjoy along the way.

Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Welch Mtn. and Dickey Mtn. Loop4.02 mi1,663 ft0.1%
Judges Road Climb0.50 mi305 ft11.5%
Welch Mountain Base to Summit1.71 mi1,506 ft16.6%
Judges Road Climb0.57 mi597 ft19.8%
Orris Rd Climb0.20 mi230 ft21.5%
Dickey Down1.84 mi-1,631 ft-16.7%