WIE / YP Annual Fall Hike Please join us for the fall foliage hike. Bring lunch and good hiking boots. We will be hiking Welch and Dickey off the Route 49 in Thornton NH. There are 3 options: Option 1 – Full hike 4.4 miles loop through picturesque ledges with spectacular views. This hike is moderate to challenging. Option 2 – First Ledges. This hike is for hikers who want to experience the beautiful views of New Hampshire foliage, but may not be interested in climbing ledges. The distance is about one mile out. Have lunch or snack at the first ledges and enjoy spectacular views. Climb back down while the main group heads for the rockier part. Option 3 – For the non-hikers, drop off the hikers and drive 5 more minutes along Route 49 to the beautiful Waterville Valley. Enjoy lunch in local restaurants or bring picnic lunch and eat in Town Square by Corcoran’s Pond. Meet at the Welch and Dickey parking lot at 10 am. Look for the IEEE sign near the start of the trail. We will start hike at 10:30. This event is weather dependent. Thornton, New Hampshire, United States