Welch and Dickie Boulders Climbing

Hike up the Welch side of the loop trail. After about .8 miles, you'll pass a wide rounded boulder on your right and there will be a sign that says “TRAIL” with a left pointing arrow to indicate a jog in the trail. Just after this point the trail will turn hard right toward the open slabs on Welch. Where the trail turns right, go directly left into the woods through a small clearing heading towards the stream. There are a couple of sawn logs on the side of the trail that are a good landmark for where you should turn (see photo in the area page). As you approach the stream look for a small boulder sitting in the stream bed with a cairn and cross here. Immediately after crossing there will be a junction in the trail. Stay straight at this junction to reach the Mid and Lower Bowl areas. To reach the Upper Bowl, turn right and follow cairns directly uphill for .2 miles.