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Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain

Sandwich Range - NH52 With a View peak guide

179 ft Sandwich Range
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2,722 ft

Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain

Mountain Overview
Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain is a 2,722-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,722 ft
Prominence
179 ft
Range
Sandwich Range
Trail type
Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Exposure
High - long stretches of exposed ledge and steep drop-offs.
Typical time
2.6–3.6 hours
Best seasons
Apr–Nov; avoid wet/icy ledges. Winter requires strong traction and caution.
Water availability
No - typically dry once on ledges; carry water.
Cell reception
Spotty - often better on ledges; limited in forest.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain is a 2,722-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
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Area Map

NH52WAV area map with summit marker and available nearby trail geometry.

Peak area map

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Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 43.9230, -71.5786

Trails: Orris Rd > Welch-Dickey Loop Trail

Trails

Route details

Orris Rd > Welch-Dickey Loop Trail
Distance
4.4 mi
Elevation gain
1800 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail type
Loop

Current Summit Weather

NOAA / NWS point forecast for this summit location.

Astronomy

Sun and moon timing for this peak.

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Astronomy timing is temporarily unavailable.

Monthly Weather Averages

NOAA/NCEI nClimGrid · summit-specific grid cell
Summit-area climate context

These 1991–2020 gridded normals use the nearest NOAA cell to this summit. They describe regional climatology, not exact summit observations or a forecast.

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Sources & method

Climate reference: NOAA nClimGrid cell nearest Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain · 2026

Wind is not displayed: January hourly coverage is below the 80% threshold.

NOAA/NCEI · nClimGrid Monthly Gridded Climate Normals 1991-2020

Climatology describes typical conditions, not a forecast.

Parking & Access

Orris Rd
Trailhead
Orris Rd
Parking notes
Popular, limited Tripoli Road trailhead parking; plan for early arrival and seasonal road status.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate
Typical completion time
2.6–3.6 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
High - long stretches of exposed ledge and steep drop-offs.
Weather exposure
High - exposed ledges amplify wind/thunderstorm/ice risk.
Water availability
No - typically dry once on ledges; carry water.
Cell reception
Spotty - often better on ledges; limited in forest.
Emergency bailout
Use loop junctions to descend via quickest leg back to trailhead; reverse early to reduce time on exposed ledges.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Steep, very ledgy loop with friction slabs and rocky footing.
Scramble sections
Yes - frequent hands-on moves on ledges (class 2 feel in spots).
View type
Partial to near-panoramic - extensive open ledges with multiple viewpoints.
Summit marker
Informal cairns/markers; viewpoints are the main objective.
Flora / environment
Hardwoods low; open ledge with lichens and low blueberry/shrub.

Conditions & Access