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1.8 miles
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:21:13
Avg time
782 ft
Altitude min
816 ft
Altitude max
816 ft
Altitude start
817 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
2,303 ft
Distance climb
1,929 ft
Distance down
4,882 ft
Distance flat
00:21:13
Avg time
Power Island Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCoös Trails
Gorham, New Hampshire -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Hand-built singletrack that weaves its way around Power Island. This is a relatively flat trail with some rocks and roots along the way and is a decent option for beginners though a select few rocky sections may be challenging. Can be ridden in either direction, but clockwise will give you a nice section of flowy turns at the end of the loop.
Access Info
Ride over the historic rail trestle on the rail trail (shared with ATVs in summer) or avoid the ATVs by parking under the trestle on Northbound side of Rt. 16 and walk across the pedestrian bridge under the trestle. If you are under the trestle, the trail begins a few hundred yards to your left after you walk down the ramp, if you have ridden over the top, the closest access point will be on your right as you ride along the rail bed toward the power canal.
Disclaimer
Rail Trail on Power Island is open to ATV/OHRV use end of May to October.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 51 rides
- Last: Sep 26, 2026
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