Near Power Island Loop
Mottled Clouds over the hydro river.
Near Power Island Loop
White-Lined Sphinx Moth Caterpillar.

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Hike Trail

Power Island Loop

3.0 (1 Rating)
Great for a hike, trailrun, or a bike ride.
1.8
mi
Distance
23
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.76mi
Distance
23ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
819ft
High Point
789ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail starts from the end of the bridge cat-walk and runs around the island. Heading clockwise, it follows the road, then ducks into the woods. It crosses over a road, then crosses over the Presidential Rail Trail. Here, looking to the left, you'll see a bridge. Going over the bridge and to the right will take you to the Mahoosuc Trail and the Cross New Hampshire Trail. The trail heads southward along the eastern edge of the island, along the power channel. It turns right and comes out to a granite bench, dedicated to Peter Brockett. It turns right, passing by a cellarhole, and runs until it comes back out at the bridge cat-walk.

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Contributors
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