Linking Trail
This short, accessible, forested trail connects Newhalem Creek Campground to the Rock Shelter Trail and Newhalem Powerhouse.
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Linking Trail Details
This short, accessible, forested trail connects Newhalem Creek Campground to the Rock Shelter Trail and Newhalem Powerhouse. The trail is an easy, convenient way to explore the Newhalem trails and community if you're staying in the campground, which is where the trailhead is located.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.5 miles
Estimated time
20 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Linking Trail
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Newhalem Creek Crampground
Newhalem Creek Campground is located between the town of Newhalem and the Newhalem Visitor Center, and has 113 sites.
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Sterling Munro Trail
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River Loop Trail
The River Loop Trail is a charming walk through a mossy, sun-dappled forest.