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Welch and Dickey Loop Trail
Rocky loop with exposed slabs and broad mountain views.
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Welch Mountain Trail NH
Short ascent to open slab views as a standalone summit option.
Dickey Mountain Trail NH
Rocky climb to summit ledges with broad valley views.
Smarts Brook Trail NH
Forest trail with stream features and moderate grades near Waterville Valley.
About This Trail
Over two miles of hiking across open granite ledges with spectacular views make this 4.4-mile loop near Waterville Valley one of the White Mountains’ most enjoyable hikes. The exposed bedrock terrain is unusual for such moderate elevations, offering a taste of alpine hiking without the extreme altitude.
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Nearby Trails
Welch Mountain Trail NH
Short ascent to open slab views as a standalone summit option.
Dickey Mountain Trail NH
Rocky climb to summit ledges with broad valley views.
Smarts Brook Trail NH
Forest trail with stream features and moderate grades near Waterville Valley.
Mount Tecumseh Trail
Classic 4000-footer route with steady climbing and alpine feel near summit.
Mount Osceola via Tripoli Road Trail
Alternative Osceola approach with ridge walking and summit views.
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