Distance: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: Approximately 150 feet
Highest Elevation: 660 feet
Season: Spring through Fall
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Description: Nestled on a slope behind the Gorge Powerhouse in Newhalem, this trail allows visitors to see the narrow chasm that Ladder Creek falls through. The gardens around the powerhouse are nicely landscaped, and the lush forest provides shady relief when the sun is hot. There are benches and little bridges along this trail that will help make up for some of the steeper sections of the path.
Directions: Drive highway 20 east from Burlington and I-5 to the town of Newhalem. At the east end of town, park off the highway in the signed parking lot to the right, and cross the suspension bridge.
Links: Read a bit more about this trail at the NPS website.