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View from the bench on the Island View Trail

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Niquette Bay State Park Outer Loop

4.6 (5 Ratings)
A hike that follows the outermost trails of Niquette Bay State Park.
3.2
mi
Distance
635
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.22mi
Distance
635ft
Elevation Gain
635ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
426ft
High Point
100ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the trailhead, stay right onto the Muhley Trail. After ascending the hill, follow the sign to do the Island View Trail. This will take you to a great overlook of Lake Champlain and meets back up with the Muhley Trail. Continue down this trail to the Cedar Point Trail, which overlooks the cove before joining back up with the Muhley Trail/Beach Bypass Trail. Follow the Beach Bypass Trail to the Ledges Trail, which will take you back to the trailhead.Overall, these trails are fairly well-maintained. The Muhley Trail and Ledges Trail have a decent amount of rocks, but nothing that requires more than careful stepping to safely navigate.

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